A bill to protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes.

1/25/2025, 11:56 AM

Dignity for Aborted Children Act

This bill establishes requirements for abortion providers with respect to the disposal 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 and to retain the corresponding documentation in the patient's file.

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, patients may choose 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 submit reports annually to the Department of Health and Human Services about these requirements and other specified information.

The bill establishes civil penalties for violations of the requirement to retain documentation of informed consent, and it establishes criminal penalties for violations of the requirement regarding the disposal of human fetal tissue.

Bill 119 s 242, also known as the Dignity of Fetal Remains Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the dignity of fetal remains.

The bill outlines specific requirements for the handling and disposal of fetal remains, including prohibiting the sale of fetal tissue and ensuring that remains are treated with respect and dignity. It also includes provisions for the proper documentation and tracking of fetal remains to prevent any misuse or mishandling.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to ensure that healthcare providers and facilities are in compliance with these regulations, and establishes penalties for violations of the law. Overall, the Dignity of Fetal Remains Act aims to uphold the dignity and respect of fetal remains, while also ensuring that proper procedures are followed in their handling and disposal.
Congress
119
Number
S - 242
Introduced on
2025-01-24
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Dignity for Aborted Children Act

This bill establishes requirements for abortion providers with respect to the disposal 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 and to retain the corresponding documentation in the patient's file.

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, patients may choose 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 submit reports annually to the Department of Health and Human Services about these requirements and other specified information.

The bill establishes civil penalties for violations of the requirement to retain documentation of informed consent, and it establishes criminal penalties for violations of the requirement regarding the disposal of human fetal tissue.

Bill 119 s 242, also known as the Dignity of Fetal Remains Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the dignity of fetal remains.

The bill outlines specific requirements for the handling and disposal of fetal remains, including prohibiting the sale of fetal tissue and ensuring that remains are treated with respect and dignity. It also includes provisions for the proper documentation and tracking of fetal remains to prevent any misuse or mishandling.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to ensure that healthcare providers and facilities are in compliance with these regulations, and establishes penalties for violations of the law. Overall, the Dignity of Fetal Remains Act aims to uphold the dignity and respect of fetal remains, while also ensuring that proper procedures are followed in their handling and disposal.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes.

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Latest Summary4/8/2025

Dignity for Aborted Children Act

This bill establishes requirements for abortion providers with respect to the disposal of human fetal tissue from an abortion.

Specifically, it requires abortion providers to ...

Latest Action1/24/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.