Bill

HB 1389

Public Health - Female Genital Mutilation

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jackie Addison and 28 co-sponsors

Maryland bill criminalizes female genital mutilation, establishing penalties while addressing prevention and victim support services to protect vulnerable populations from the practice.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 29

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