SB5453 in Washington State is onto a hearing in the State's House for Monday, March 13th after passing the Senate unanimously. To express your support of SB5453:
- You can vote PRO by clicking this link. This is the quickest and easiest way to express your support of this bill!
- For WA based members, click here to testify In-person
- If you would like to testify virtually, please schedule your testimony here
- Lastly, you can submit written testimony
Statement from the Washington Coalition:
We are a newly formed Coalition working to end the practice of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in the State of Washington. We comprise a broad group of survivors, stakeholders and advocates. Forty US States have laws banning the practice of FGM/C. Washington has yet to address this important human rights issue in any manner. This proposed legislation SB 5453 under review today is a good first step towards ending the practice and supporting survivors in Washington State.
Review the Washington Coalition’s factsheet to learn more about this bill and its significance.