Introduced
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To make it a crime subject to 15 years in prison to perform a clitoridectomy, infibulation, or other female genital mutilation on person less than age 18. Claims that the procedure is required by custom or ritual would be explicitly excluded as a defense to prosecution.
Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)
To make it a crime subject to 15 years in prison to perform a clitoridectomy, infibulation, or other female genital mutilation on a girl age 17 or younger. Claims that the procedure is required by custom or ritual would be explicitly excluded as a defense to prosecution.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
