2017 Senate Bill 368 / Public Act 71

Criminalize female genital mutilation of minors

Introduced in the Senate

May 9, 2017

Introduced by Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker (R-26)

To make it a crime subject to 15 years in prison to perform a clitoridectomy, infibulation, or other female genital mutilation on a girl age 17 or younger. Also, to authorize the same penalty for knowingly transporting a girl from Michigan for this purpose. Claims that the procedure is required by custom or ritual would be explicitly excluded as a defense to prosecution.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 10, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

May 17, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Received in the House

May 17, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice

June 6, 2017

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

June 15, 2017

Substitute offered by Rep. Diana Farrington (R-30)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 105 to 2 (details)

To make it a crime subject to 15 years in prison to perform a clitoridectomy, infibulation, or other female genital mutilation on a girl age 17 or younger. Also, to authorize the same penalty for knowingly transporting a girl from Michigan for this purpose. Claims that the procedure is required by custom or ritual would be explicitly excluded as a defense to prosecution.

Received in the Senate

June 22, 2017

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

July 11, 2017