Connecticut · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 259: AN ACT CONCERNING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 259 is a bill introduced in the Connecticut Senate on February 19, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT CONCERNING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION. Primary sponsor: Steve Stafstrom (Democratic), Donna Veach (Republican), Paul Cicarella (Republican), Tina Courpas (Republican), Tammy Nuccio (Republican), John Kissel (Republican), Héctor Arzeno (Democratic), Larry Pemberton (Democratic), Craig Fishbein (Republican), Ken Gucker (Democratic/Working Families), Aundré Bumgardner (Democratic/Working Families), Iris N Sanchez, Kathy Kennedy (Republican), Pat Miller (Democratic), Tony Hwang (Republican), Jenn Leeper (Democratic/Working Families), Aimee Berger-Girvalo (Democratic), Amy Morrin Bello (Democratic/Working Families), Laurie Sweet (Democratic/Working Families), Martha Marx (Democratic/Working Families), Devin Carney (Republican), Nicole Klarides-Ditria (Republican), Julie Kushner (Democratic), Sarah Keitt (Democratic), Michael Quinn (Democratic), Steven Winter (Democratic), Mary Mushinsky (Democratic), Dominique Johnson (Democratic/Working Families), Kate Farrar (Democratic/Working Families), Gary Turco (Democratic), Josh Elliott (Democratic), Heather Somers (Republican), Nick Menapace (Democratic/Working Families), Eleni DeGraw (Democratic/Working Families), Kurt Vail (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): SIGNED BY GOVERNOR.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12 · Democratic/Working Families 10 · Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Stafstrom | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Donna Veach | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 30 |
| Paul Cicarella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 34 |
| Tina Courpas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 149 |
| Tammy Nuccio | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| John Kissel | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Héctor Arzeno | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 151 |
| Larry Pemberton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 139 |
| Craig Fishbein | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
| Ken Gucker | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 138 |
| Aundré Bumgardner | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 41 |
| Iris N Sanchez | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kathy Kennedy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 119 |
| Pat Miller | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Tony Hwang | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Jenn Leeper | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 132 |
| Aimee Berger-Girvalo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 111 |
| Amy Morrin Bello | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 28 |
| Laurie Sweet | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 91 |
| Martha Marx | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 20 |
| Devin Carney | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Nicole Klarides-Ditria | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 105 |
| Julie Kushner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Sarah Keitt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 134 |
| Michael Quinn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 82 |
| Steven Winter | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 94 |
| Mary Mushinsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 85 |
| Dominique Johnson | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 143 |
| Kate Farrar | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 20 |
| Gary Turco | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Josh Elliott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Heather Somers | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Nick Menapace | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 37 |
| Eleni DeGraw | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 17 |
| Kurt Vail | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SIGNED BY GOVERNOR
- TRANSMITTED BY SECRETARY OF THE STATE TO GOVERNOR
- TRANSMITTED TO SECRETARY OF THE STATE
- PUBLIC ACT 26-5
- IN CONCURRENCE
- HOUSE PASSED
- HOUSE CALENDAR NUMBER 482
- FAV. RPT., TABLED FOR HOUSE CALENDAR
- SENATE PASSED
- FILE NO. 586
- SENATE CALENDAR NUMBER 379
- FAV. RPT., TAB. FOR CAL., SEN.
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