The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6548, aims to eliminate the practice of female genital mutilation by amending the general statutes. The bill is introduced by Representative Carney and has been referred to the Public Health Committee. The primary purpose 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 female genital mutilation, thereby reinforcing the commitment to safeguarding the health and rights of women and girls in the community.