Bill > HR686

This bill, titled the "Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025," aims to prohibit the improper disposal of fetal remains by making it a criminal offense to recklessly discard or abandon fetal remains in landfills or navigable waters of the United States. If convicted, offenders could face up to 3 years in prison and/or financial penalties. The bill specifically defines "fetal remains" as any part of a deceased human fetus resulting from an abortion, excluding cremated remains. Important to note is a rule of construction explicitly stating that the law cannot be used to prosecute women for disposing of their own unborn child's remains. The bill adds a new chapter (Chapter 125) to title 18 of the United States Code, which covers the disposal of fetal remains, using precise legal definitions from existing environmental laws for terms like "landfill" and "navigable waters" to ensure clarity and specificity in its application.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/686/all-info