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:
- Establishes FGM/C as a crime in Connnecticut
- Strengthens court procedures, expanding existing child protection safeguards
- Protects child witness competency
- Creates civil remedies for survivors
Watch the coalition’s journey, from introducing the bill to signing it into law below: