CT bill criminalizing female genital mutilation gets final passage

CT bill criminalizing female genital mutilation gets final passage

A bill that makes female genital mutilation a crime in the state of Connecticut, among other provisions, received final passage in the House on Tuesday afternoon with the unanimous support of those voting. For survivors, the bill’s passage was a hard-fought victory, with several other attempts at legislation failing to cross the finish line in recent years. Zehra Patwa, one of the advocates who has been working on the bill and a survivor of geni…

Connecticut lawmakers pass bill to ban female genital mutilation

29th April 2026 Connecticut lawmakers pass bill to ban female genital mutilation 15 min read Press Releases End harmful practices North America Press conference at the Connecticut State Capitol, Hartford, CT, held in support of passing Senate Bill 259, April 27, 2026* Landmark legislation strengthens protections for women and girls, marking a major step forward in efforts to end FGM in the United States. Hartford, Connecticut, April 29, 2026…