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PA HB1890

PA HB1890
Providing for the final disposition of fetal remains; and imposing penalties.


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Introduced
09/26/2019
In Committee
11/22/2019
Crossed Over
11/18/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act providing for the final disposition of fetal remains; and imposing penalties.

AI Summary

This bill, the Final Disposition of Fetal Remains Act, establishes requirements for the final disposition of fetal remains after a fetal death. It defines key terms like "fetal death," "fetal remains," and "health care facility." The bill requires health care facilities to provide for the final disposition of fetal remains, either through cremation or interment, unless the parent selects a different location, in which case the parent is responsible for the costs. The bill also allows for simultaneous cremation of unclaimed fetal remains and exempts the Department of Health from issuing a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth. Violations of the act are subject to penalties under the Vital Statistics Law of 1953.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (27)

Last Action

Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (on 11/22/2019)

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