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MI HB4636
MI HB4636Crimes; other; procedures of clitoridectomy, infibulation, or other female genital mutilation; prohibit, and provide penalties. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 136.
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Introduced
05/23/2017
05/23/2017
In Committee
06/15/2017
06/15/2017
Crossed Over
06/08/2017
06/08/2017
Passed
06/20/2017
06/20/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/12/2017
07/12/2017
Introduced Session
99th Legislature
Bill Summary
Public Acts of 2017 Approved by the Governor July 11, 2017 Filed with the Secretary of State July 11, 2017 EFFECTIVE DATE: October 9, 2017 STATE OF MICHIGAN 99TH LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION OF 2017 Introduced by Reps. Hoitenga, Hughes, Victory, Sheppard, Kesto, Hauck, Hornberger, Greimel, Chang, Farrington, Leutheuser, Lasinski, Faris, Griffin, Lucido, Rendon, Alexander, Whiteford, Kelly, Bizon, Kahle, VanderWall, Sabo, Sowerby, Moss, Hammoud, Brinks, Geiss, Ellison, Camilleri, Phelps, Jones, Chirkun, Durhal, Gay-Dagnogo, Clemente, Cochran, Peterson, Dianda, Love, Hoadley, Pagan, Garrett, Green, Yanez, Rabhi, Byrd, Schor, Neeley, Scott, Wittenberg, Zemke, Pagel, LaSata, Calley, Greig, Allor, Lower and Lilly ENROLLED HOUSE BILL No. 4636 AN ACT to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, codify, and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties and remedies; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at criminal trials; to provide for liability for damages; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," (MCL 750.1 to 750.568) by adding section 136.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the practice of clitoridectomy, infibulation, or other forms of female genital mutilation (FGM) on individuals under the age of 18, except for certain medical procedures performed by licensed healthcare professionals. Violations of this law are punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and licensed healthcare providers who engage in FGM can have their licenses permanently revoked. The bill also specifies that the belief that the procedure is required by custom or ritual, or the consent of the individual or their guardian, is not a valid defense. The bill takes effect 90 days after being enacted into law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned Pa 68'17 With Immediate Effect (on 07/12/2017)
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