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Introduced
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
In Committee
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend Title 18 of the United States Code to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains. Specifically, it would make it a federal crime punishable by up to 3 years in prison to recklessly dispose of or abandon fetal remains in a landfill or the navigable waters of the United States. The bill defines "fetal remains" as any part of a human fetus that is deceased due to an abortion, excluding any parts that have been cremated. It clarifies that the law does not authorize the prosecution of any woman for the disposal of the remains of her own unborn child.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Bob Latta (R)*,
Rick Allen (R),
Troy Balderson (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Jeff Duncan (R),
Ronny Jackson (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Hal Rogers (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/20/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/428/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr428/BILLS-118hr428ih.pdf |
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