Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateUtahEnacted
HB 139: Female Genital Mutilation Amendments
Melissa Ballard
HB 139 status: Enacted — Governor Signed (updated Mar 26, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
88OUT OF 100
Score:88/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion95%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill introduces new legal rules and amendments to prevent Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Who is affected
The general population, particularly women and girls, as well as law enforcement and health/human services providers.
Requirements and enforcement
The bill mandates adherence to new standards aimed at preventing FGM.
Costs and funding
Not stated in the available source.
When it takes effect
The bill was signed into law on March 26, 2026.
Potential benefits
Enhanced legal and health safeguards against FGM and a clearer state policy on the practice.
Risks and tradeoffs
Potential for cultural friction, the difficulty of identifying clandestine cases, and the need for effective training.
What is still unknown
Specific mechanisms for enforcement, penalty structures, and the exact content of new health/human service protocols are not detailed in the summary.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Positive outlook
85%
Benefits
- Strengthens legal protections for women and girls
- Reflects societal commitment to ending harmful cultural practices
- Promotes bodily autonomy and individual rights
Risks
- Potential for misinterpretation of sensitive cultural practices
- Risk of stigma against specific communities
- Challenges in community outreach and education
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
90%
Benefits
- Prevents physical trauma and long-term health complications
- Reduces health risks associated with non-medical procedures
- Establishes a legal deterrent against harmful practices
Risks
- Requires effective inter-agency coordination for enforcement
- Need for specialized training for medical professionals
- Risk of shifting practices into unregulated, clandestine settings
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Analysis scope
Source material consists of a high-level abstract only.
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Where it stands
Official recordGovernor Signed
- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorComplete
- EnactedComplete
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