Female genital mutilation bill passes Minnesota House committee

A bill that adds to the criminalization of female genital mutilation in Minnesota passed the House Civil Law and Data Practices Committee on a unanimous vote Wednesday.

Female genital mutilation is already illegal according to Minnesota law, but currently there are no repercussions for parents who subject their girls to the procedure.

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