With the support of the AHA Foundation, the Kansas State Senate has passed a bill criminalizing female genital mutilation.

With the support of the AHA Foundation, the Kansas State Senate has passed a bill criminalizing female genital mutilation. We encourage Governor Sam Brownback to sign this bill into law ASAP. Congratulations to Representative Peggy Mast for her success with this important legislation that will help protect the women and girls in Kansas!

Link: http://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2013_14/measures/hb2217/