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Introduced
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Dignity for Aborted Children Act, aims to protect the dignity of fetal remains by requiring abortion providers to obtain informed consent from patients on the disposal of fetal tissue, either by allowing the patient to take possession of the tissue for interment or cremation, or by requiring the provider to ensure proper disposal through interment or cremation within 7 days. The bill grants civil and criminal penalties for providers who fail to comply with these requirements, while shielding patients from prosecution. It also requires abortion providers to report annual data on the number of abortions and disposal methods used, which the Secretary of Health and Human Services will compile into an annual report to Congress.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Mike Braun (R)*,
Steve Daines (R),
Josh Hawley (R),
James Lankford (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Marco Rubio (R),
Rick Scott (R),
John Thune (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/30/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Regulation and Safe Disposal of Medical Waste and Chemicals
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1102/all-info | 03/31/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1102/BILLS-118s1102is.pdf | 04/14/2023 |
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