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Proposed Amendments to Female Genital Mutilation Laws

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PROPOSED LEGISLATIONThis bill has been introduced but has NOT been signed into law. Legislative proposals may be amended, passed, or fail to advance. This is not current law.

This proposed bill would amend Utah's laws on female genital mutilation (FGM). Before this change, the law prohibited FGM and provided penalties for those who perform it. The amendments aim to clarify existing provisions or introduce new requirements related to FGM prevention and enforcement. If enacted, these changes could affect healthcare providers, legal professionals, and individuals involved in cases of suspected or actual FGM. The exact nature of the amendments is not specified here, so details on specific impacts are unclear at this time.

Published March 26, 2026
WHAT CHANGED
BEFORE

The law previously prohibited FGM and set penalties for perpetrators.

AFTER

This proposed bill would amend Utah's laws on female genital mutilation (FGM). Before this change, the law prohibited FGM and provided penalties for those who perform it. The amendments aim to clarify existing provisions or introduce new requirements related to FGM prevention and enforcement. If enacted, these changes could affect healthcare providers, legal professionals, and individuals involved in cases of suspected or actual FGM. The exact nature of the amendments is not specified here, so details on specific impacts are unclear at this time.

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