Maryland SB907 strengthens laws against female genital mutilation, mandates reporting by professionals, and requires educational materials.
Maryland SB907 updates state law to explicitly prohibit female genital mutilation, making it a felony. It mandates that health care providers, law enforcement, educators, and others report suspected cases to authorities. The bill also requires the Maryland Department of Health to develop and distribute educational materials on the risks and legal penalties of female genital mutilation. The law includes provisions for civil actions by victims and mandates annual reporting on related prosecutions and convictions.
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