SB907Introduced in the Senate
Public Health - Female Genital Mutilation
Introduced by Sara Love, District 16
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Altering the definition of "abuse" to include female genital mutilation for the purposes of a provision of law requiring certain persons to provide notice of suspected abuse or neglect of a child or make a written report of suspected abuse or neglect of a child; altering the actions regarding female genital mutilation in which a person is prohibited from engaging; increasing the penalties for a violation of certain provisions related to female genital mutilation; etc.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 28
April 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 3, 2026
120
Yes
0
No
21
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Absent |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Not Voting |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Absent |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {163326/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (45-0)
Referred Judiciary
Favorable Report by Judiciary
Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
Third Reading Passed (120-0)
Returned Passed
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 28
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