Activists and advocates from the Connecticut Coalition to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) worked to support passing Public Act No. 26-5. This was signed into law by Governor Lamont on May 7th, 2026, making Connecticut the 42nd state to pass a law banning FGM/C in the United States! This legislation: Watch the coalition’s journey, from introducing the bill to signing …