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Introduced
01/27/2022
01/27/2022
In Committee
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create a new section of KRS 311.710 to 311.830 to require a hospital or abortion provider to inform the parents about their right to determine the final disposition of the fetal remains after a spontaneous miscarriage or abortion; make parents electing a disposition method other than the customary method for that facility responsible for the costs of disposition; require the abortion provider or hospital to provide for final disposition of the fetal remains if the parents decline or do not make a determination, require the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to promulgate a form through administrative regulation to document specified information for each spontaneous miscarriage or abortion; amend KRS 367.97501 to add fetal remains to the definition of "human remains," and exclude from the definition of "pathological waste."
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure the dignified treatment of fetal remains after a spontaneous miscarriage or abortion. It creates a new section in Kentucky law that requires healthcare providers to inform parents of their right to determine the final disposition of the fetal remains, and to provide options and information to the parents. If the parents decline or do not make a determination within 10 business days, the healthcare facility must arrange for the final disposition through cremation or interment. The bill also amends the definition of "human remains" in existing law to include fetal remains, and excludes fetal remains from the definition of "pathological waste." Overall, the bill establishes a process to ensure parents have the opportunity to make decisions about the disposition of fetal remains after pregnancy loss.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S) (on 02/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/sb123.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/sb123/orig_bill.pdf |
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