Hawaii HB2448 criminalizes female genital mutilation of minors and provides civil remedies for victims.

Hawaii HB2448 establishes the offense of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation of a minor, making it a class B felony. The statute of limitations for prosecution does not begin until the victim reaches eighteen years of age. The bill also provides civil remedies for victims, allowing them to bring an action for damages against perpetrators. The definition of female genital mutilation includes procedures such as clitoridectomy, excision, infibulation, and other harmful procedures to the external female genitalia.

Hawaii HB2448 criminalizes female genital mutilation of minors and provides civil remedies for victims.

Hawaii HB2448 establishes the offense of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation of a minor, making it a class B felony. The statute of limitations for prosecution does not begin until the victim reaches eighteen years of age. The bill also provides civil remedies for victims, allowing them to bring an action for damages against perpetrators. The definition of female genital mutilation includes procedures such as clitoridectomy, excision, infibulation, and other harmful procedures to the external female genitalia.