2017 House Bill 4716 / Public Act 193

Remove parental rights for female genital mutilation

Introduced in the House

June 7, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Pete Lucido (R-36)

To take away the parental rights of a parent who subjects a child to female genital mutilation. This would be in the same section of law that terminates parental rights for severe child abuse and molestation.

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

June 20, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 14, 2017

Passed in the House 89 to 16 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 19, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 4, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Nov. 30, 2017

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To take away the parental rights of a parent who subjects a child to female genital mutilation. This would be in the same section of law that terminates parental rights for severe child abuse and molestation.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 7, 2017