Maryland HB1389 updates laws to include female genital mutilation as a form of child abuse and increases penalties for violations.
Maryland HB1389 amends existing laws to redefine "abuse" to include female genital mutilation, a procedure involving the removal or injury of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. The bill mandates that certain professionals report suspected cases of female genital mutilation to authorities and increases penalties for violations. It also requires the Maryland Department of Health to develop educational materials on the risks and legal consequences of female genital mutilation and distribute them to various stakeholders.
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