Public Health - Female Genital Mutilation
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Public Health - Female Genital Mutilation” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering the definition of "abuse" to include female genital mutilation for the purposes of a provision of law requiring certain persons to provide notice of suspected abuse or neglect of a child or make a written report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child; altering the actions regarding female genital mutilation in which a person is prohibited from engaging; increasing the penalties for a violation of certain provisions related to female genital mutilation; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Mar 10, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 15, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 28, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 2, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 1, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 16, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 17, 2026
The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Senator LoveSenator BeidleSenator GileSenator HayesSenator HersheySenator JacksonSenator KramerSenator LamSenator MautzSenator ReadySenator Washington, A.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 28 (as of Aug 30, 2026).