Connecticut - Session 2026
Title: AN ACT CONCERNING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
To (1) establish the crime of female genital mutilation, (2) allow for testimony outside of the courtroom for victims twelve years of age or younger, (3) prohibit a witness who is a victim of female genital mutilation from being automatically adjudged incompetent due to age, (4) authorize a civil action by a victim, (5) abrogate immunity between a parent and child if the action is brought by the child against the parent, and (6) allow such actions within thirty years from the victim attaining the age of eighteen years.
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-26 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-26 | Latest Action | PUBLIC HEARING |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 5263 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE ASSIGNMENT OF POST-LOSS HOMEOWNERS AND COMMERCIAL PROPERTY INSURANCE BENEFITS, CONSUMER BILL OF RIGHTS AND REVISING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT CONTRACTORS AND SALESPERSONS. | in_committee |
| SB 347 | AN ACT INCREASING THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT FOR FELONY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FRAUD. | in_committee |
| SB 415 | AN ACT CONCERNING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES AND RIDER SAFETY. | in_committee |
| SB 443 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF SURVIVOR'S BENEFITS AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF CORRECTION OFFICERS, COURT SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION INVESTIGATORS, CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION INVESTIGATORS AND OFFICE OF THE CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER INVESTIGATORS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. | in_committee |
| HB 5291 | AN ACT CONCERNING THE DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION'S RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING VARIOUS STATUTES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY. | in_committee |
| SB 475 | AN ACT CONCERNING JUDICIAL BRANCH OPERATIONS. | in_committee |
| HB 5384 | AN ACT CONCERNING HAZARD PENSIONS FOR CERTAIN JUDICIAL EMPLOYEES. | in_committee |
| HB 5429 | AN ACT CONCERNING ENTICEMENT OF A JUVENILE TO COMMIT A CRIMINAL ACT. | in_committee |