Kentucky 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 397 — AN ACT relating to female genital mutilation. Create a new section of KRS Chapter 508 to create a Class A felony relating to female genital mutilation; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to require the Department for Public Health in the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to develop, produce, and disseminate education materials related to female genital mutilation; amend KRS 620.030 establishing that if a person knows or has reasonable cause to believe that a child is a victim of female genital mutilation, then that person shall immediately make an oral or written report to the appropriate authorities.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. To Judiciary (H)

  2. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 137 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (137)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 397?
HB 397 is sponsored by Mary Lou Marzian (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 397?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 397?
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