HB0139

Female Genital Mutilation Amendments

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Utah HB0139 removes the statute of limitation for the prosecution of female genital mutilation.

Utah HB0139 removes the statute of limitation for the prosecution of the offense of female genital mutilation. This bill also makes technical and conforming changes to the Utah Code. The changes include removing the statute of limitation for the prosecution of female genital mutilation, which is classified as a serious crime. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

25 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 12

8:45 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

Jan 28

2:00 PM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing

Mar 3

House

House/ received enrolled bill from Printing in Clerk of the House

Mar 3

House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor