Bill > HB147

This bill repeals and replaces existing Missouri law (Section 188.027) regarding the final disposition of aborted fetal remains. The key provisions include: 1. It gives the pregnant woman the right to determine the final disposition of the aborted fetus, requiring the abortion facility to obtain the woman's written decision on the matter before discharging the fetal remains. 2. If the pregnant woman is a minor, the abortion facility must obtain parental consent for the disposition, unless the minor has received a waiver of parental consent. 3. The abortion facility must document the woman's decision on fetal disposition in her medical record. 4. The woman is responsible for any costs related to the final disposition if she chooses a method not required by law or facility rules. 5. For fetuses 20 weeks or older, the requirements of Missouri's fetal death registration law (Section 193.165) apply, though a certificate of stillbirth is not required for fetuses under 20 weeks. 6. The woman may choose to cremate or inter a fetus under 20 weeks, and the local health department must issue a permit for the disposition.

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https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB147&year=2017&code=R