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 a girl age 17 or younger. Also, to authorize the same penalty for knowingly transporting a girl from Michigan for this purpose. 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
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Substitute offered
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The substitute passed by voice vote
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. Also, to authorize the same penalty for knowingly transporting a girl from Michigan for this purpose. Claims that the procedure is required by custom or ritual would be explicitly excluded as a defense to prosecution.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
