Introduced
by
To extend the statute of limitations on lawsuits by women who were victims of female genital mutilation when they were girls. The bill would allow a woman to initiate a lawsuit against the perpetrator at any time before she reaches age 28. House Bill 4663 authorizes the lawsuits, and the practice would be made a stand-alone felony by House Bill 4636 and others.
Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To extend the statute of limitations on lawsuits by women who were victims of female genital mutilation when they were girls. The bill would allow a woman to initiate a lawsuit against the perpetrator at any time before she reaches age 28. House Bill 4663 authorizes the lawsuits, and the practice would be made a stand-alone felony by House Bill 4636 and others.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
