Dignity for Aborted Children Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 30, 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) in cases where the tissue is expelled on the provider’s premises, 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 happenedNov 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 30, 2019
- Nov 1, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Oct 30, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 30, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 30, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House