House amendment to the 3rd edition makes the following change. Makes the act effective October 1 (was, August 1), 2019.

Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

Modifies proposed GS 14-28.1, Female genital mutilation of a child. Now provides for the legislative intent of the statute. Makes organizational and clarifying changes to the Class C felony offenses established. Makes the offense of consenting to mutilation applicable to a parent or person providing care to or supervision of a child less than 18 years of age (was, a parent, guardian, or other person responsible for a minor) and includes consenting to or permitting unlawful female genital mutilation, as described (previously, permitting the mutilation was not included in the offense). Makes the offense of removal for mutilation applicable to a parent or person providing care to or supervision of a child less than 18 years of age (was, a parent, guardian, or other person responsible for a minor) and includes knowingly removing or permitting the removal of a child from the State for the purpose of having the minor's female genitalia mutilated, as described (previously, the offense additionally included causing the removal of a child from the State for the same purpose). Makes conforming changes.