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House unanimously passes state ban on female genital mutilation with clarifying amendment
Summary
House approved first substitute HB430 to prohibit female genital mutilation after sponsor described state‑level authority following a federal court ruling; an amendment clarifying language was adopted and the measure passed 68–0.
The House unanimously approved first substitute House Bill 430 to prohibit female genital mutilation, after Representative Ivory moved and lawmakers adopted clarifying language negotiated with the Utah Medical Association.
Representative Ivory described the urgency after a recent federal court ruling that struck down a federal ban on the practice on federalism grounds. "We have the opportunity to stand again and protect innocent children," Ivory said, noting state authority over crime and punishment.
Amendment No. 1, described on the floor as clarifying language agreed with clinical stakeholders, passed by voice vote and was adopted into the bill. After summation, first substitute HB430 received 68 yea votes, 0 nays, and will advance to the Senate for further consideration.
The sponsor and supporters emphasized the bill as protecting children and affirming state criminal jurisdiction; the House recorded a unanimous vote.
