Dignity for Aborted Children Act

Dignity for Aborted Children Act

This bill sets out requirements for the disposition of human fetal tissue from an abortion.

Specifically, it requires abortion providers to obtain a patient's informed consent for one of two specified methods of disposition.

First, patients may choose to retain possession of the tissue. A patient may choose to transfer the tissue to an entity that provides interment or cremation services.

Second, in cases where the tissue is expelled on the provider’s premises, the patient may elect to release the tissue to the provider. Providers must ensure any tissue released to them 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 these requirements and other specified information.

The bill provides civil or criminal penalties for violations of disposal, informed consent, and reporting requirements.

Bill 117 HR 620, also known as the Dignity for Aborted Children Act, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of ensuring that the remains of aborted fetuses are treated with respect and dignity. The bill requires healthcare providers who perform abortions to either bury or cremate the remains of the aborted fetus.

The bill specifies that healthcare providers must provide written documentation of the burial or cremation to the mother of the aborted fetus. It also prohibits the sale or transfer of aborted fetal tissue for research or any other purpose.

Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to recognize the humanity of the unborn and provide them with a proper burial or cremation. They believe that this legislation will help to bring closure to women who have undergone abortions and ensure that the remains of aborted fetuses are not treated as medical waste. Opponents of the bill argue that it infringes on a woman's right to choose and interferes with the medical decisions of healthcare providers. They also raise concerns about the potential impact on medical research that uses aborted fetal tissue. Overall, the Dignity for Aborted Children Act has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public about the ethical and legal implications of how the remains of aborted fetuses should be handled.