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Introduced
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
In Committee
09/26/2019
09/26/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Requires abortion providers to offer patients specified options concerning the human fetal tissue from an abortion. Specifically, patients must be given an informed consent form specifying the options to (1) take possession of the tissue for transfer to an entity that provides interment or cremations services, or (2) release the tissue to the provider. If the tissue is released to the abortion provider, the provider must ensure the tissue is interred or cremated within seven days of the procedure in a manner consistent with state law regarding the disposal of human remains. Abortion providers must report annually about the aggregate number of abortions performed and other specified information. The bill provides civil or criminal penalties for violations of disposal, informed consent, and reporting requirements.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Dignity for Aborted Children Act, requires abortion providers to offer patients options for the disposal of fetal remains from an abortion procedure. Specifically, patients must be given an informed consent form allowing them to either take possession of the fetal tissue for transfer to an entity providing interment or cremation services, or to release the tissue to the abortion provider. If the patient releases the tissue to the provider, the provider must ensure the tissue is interred or cremated within seven days of the procedure, consistent with state laws regarding the disposal of human remains. The bill also imposes civil and criminal penalties for violations of the informed consent and disposal requirements, and requires abortion providers to report annually on the aggregate number of abortions performed and the method of disposal for fetal remains.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (30)
Mike Braun (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Roy Blunt (R),
John Boozman (R),
Richard Burr (R),
John Cornyn (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
James Inhofe (R),
James Lankford (R),
Kelly Loeffler (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Rand Paul (R),
Pat Roberts (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Ben Sasse (R),
Rick Scott (R),
John Thune (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 09/26/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2590/all-info | 09/27/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2590/BILLS-116s2590is.pdf | 10/11/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2590/BILLS-116s2590is.pdf.pdf | 10/11/2019 |
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