Dignity for Aborted Children Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 26, 2019)
Dignity for Aborted Children Act
This bill requires abortion providers to offer patients specified options concerning the human fetal tissue from an abortion. Specifically, patients must be given an informed consent form specifying the options to (1) take possession of the tissue for transfer to an entity that provides interment or cremations services, or (2) release the tissue to the provider. If the tissue is released to the abortion provider, the provider must ensure the tissue is interred or cremated within seven days of the procedure in a manner consistent with state law regarding the disposal of human remains. Abortion providers must report annually about the aggregate number of abortions performed and other specified information.
The bill provides civil or criminal penalties for violations of disposal, informed consent, and reporting requirements.
What just happenedSep 26, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateSep 26, 2019
- Sep 26, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Sep 26, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate