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PA HB118

PA HB118
Providing for the final disposition of fetal remains; and imposing penalties.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
06/11/2021
Crossed Over
06/09/2021
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Final Disposition of Fetal Remains Act," establishes requirements for the final disposition of fetal remains in Pennsylvania. It defines key terms like "fetal death," "fetal remains," and "unborn child." The bill requires health care facilities to provide for the final disposition of fetal remains, either through cremation or interment, except when the parent chooses a different location. It also allows for simultaneous cremation of unclaimed fetal remains and exempts the Department of Health from issuing a certificate of birth resulting in stillbirth. The bill imposes penalties for violations under the Vital Statistics Law of 1953 and clarifies that it does not amend the definition of "fetal death" or require cremation or interment unless requested by the parent.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (54)

Frank Ryan (R)* Mike Armanini (R),  Aaron Bernstine (R),  Tim Bonner (R),  Stephanie Borowicz (R),  Bud Cook (R),  Jim Cox (R),  Eric Davanzo (R),  Gary Day (R),  Russ Diamond (R),  Torren Ecker (R),  Mindy Fee (R),  Ann Flood (R),  Jonathan Fritz (R),  Mark Gillen (R),  Barb Gleim (R),  Jim Gregory (R),  Keith Greiner (R),  Seth Grove (R),  Joe Hamm (R),  Susan Helm (R),  Johnathan Hershey (R),  David Hickernell (R),  Rich Irvin (R),  Mike Jones (R),  Rob Kauffman (R),  Joe Kerwin (R),  Kate Klunk (R),  Jerry Knowles (R),  Carrie Lewis Delrosso (R),  David Maloney (R),  Jim Marshall (R),  Rob Mercuri (R),  Daryl Metcalfe (R),  Brett Miller (R),  Dan Moul (R),  Marci Mustello (R),  Eric Nelson (R),  Clint Owlett (R),  Tracy Pennycuick (R),  Kathy Rapp (R),  Brad Roae (R),  Greg Rothman (R),  David Rowe (R),  Tommy Sankey (R),  Paul Schemel (R),  Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R),  Lou Schmitt (R),  Jason Silvis (R),  Brian Smith (R),  Craig Staats (R),  Perry Stambaugh (R),  Ryan Warner (R),  Parke Wentling (R), 

Last Action

Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9) (on 10/25/2022)

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