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Dignity for Aborted Children Act

1/11/2023, 1:46 PM

Congressional Summary of S 293

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, 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.

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Current Status of Bill S 293

Bill S 293 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2021. Bill S 293 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 8, 2021.  Bill S 293's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 8, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 293

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
21
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
21
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 293

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Abortion
- Cemeteries and funerals
- Census and government statistics
- Civil actions and liability
- Congressional oversight
- Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 293

Dignity for Aborted Children Act
A bill to protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes.
Dignity for Aborted Children Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 293

Mike Braun
Mike Braun
IndianaRepublican
Todd Young
Todd Young
IndianaRepublican
Roger F. Wicker
Roger F. Wicker
MississippiRepublican
Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
North CarolinaRepublican
John Thune
John Thune
South DakotaRepublican
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
FloridaRepublican

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