Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2725
RELATING TO FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- RHOADS (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes the offense of prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation of a minor. Authorizes a victim of female genital mutilation to bring a civil action for damages under certain conditions. Amends the statutory definitions of "child abuse or neglect" and "harm" to include prohibited acts related to female genital mutilation of a minor.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Re-Referred to HHS, JDC.