The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6548, aims to eliminate the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) by amending the general statutes. The bill is introduced by Representative Carney and has been referred to the Public Health Committee. The primary objective of this legislation is to protect girls and women from the harmful effects of genital mutilation.

The bill does not specify the exact legal language that will be inserted or deleted from current law, but it clearly states the intent to eradicate the practice of FGM. By doing so, the bill seeks to enhance the legal protections for women and girls against this harmful practice, aligning with broader public health and human rights goals.