SB 47 — Female genital mutilation; increases criminal penalty to Class 2 felony.
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✓Introduced
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✓Passed Senate
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 22, 2017. Enacted.
Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 10 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Increases from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 2 felony the penalty for any person to knowingly circumcise, excise, or infibulate the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of a minor; for any parent or guardian charged with the care of a minor to consent to such circumcision, excision, or infibulation; or for any parent or guardian charged with the care of a minor to knowingly remove or cause or permit the removal of such minor from the Commonwealth for the purposes of performing such circumcision, excision, or infibulation.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
12 added · 20 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of SB 47 removes a condition that stated the bill would only take effect if there was a specific funding provision in the state's budget passed in 2018. This change means that the law can go into effect immediately without needing separate funding approval, which could make it easier for the new rules regarding misdemeanor prosecutions and timelines to be implemented. Essentially, it streamlines the process and ensures that the changes can be enforced without delay.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18100163DVIRGINIA SENATEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-51.7 and 19.2-8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to female genital mutilation;
47 Senate Amendments in [ ] February 2, 2018 A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-51.7 and 19.2-8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to female genital mutilation;
----------[S Patrons47] PriorApproved to Engrossment--SenatorBe Black;it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
Delegate:
Kory ---------- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice ---------- Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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That the provisions of this act shall not become effective unless an appropriation effectuating the purposes of this act is included in a general appropriation act passed in 2018 by the General Assembly that becomes law. ]
View plain text versions (3)
- Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB47ER) View text Current html March 10, 2018
- Engrossed Senate: Printed as engrossed 18100163D-E html February 02, 2018
- Prefiled Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100163D html November 22, 2017
Action History
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed House with amendment BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
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Engrossed by House as amended
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Assigned App. sub: Public Safety
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Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
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Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Printed as engrossed 18100163D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB47E
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Committee amendment agreed to
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Reading of amendment waived
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Read second time
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Rereferred to Finance
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100163D
Sponsors
- Richard H. Black · Primary
- Kaye Kory · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Richard H. Black
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (98)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 47 do?
- Increases from a Class 1 misdemeanor to a Class 2 felony the penalty for any person to knowingly circumcise, excise, or infibulate the labia majora, labia minora, or clitoris of a minor; for any parent or guardian charged with the care of a minor to consent to such circumcision, excision, or infibulation; or for any parent or guardian charged with the care of a minor to knowingly remove or cause or permit the removal of such minor from the Commonwealth for the purposes of performing such circumcision, excision, or infibulation.
- Who sponsors SB 47?
- SB 47 is sponsored by Richard H. Black and Kory, Kaye.
- What is the current status of SB 47?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 22, 2017. Enacted.
- Where can I track SB 47?
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