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A bill to protect the dignity of fetal remains, and for other purposes.
1/25/2025, 11:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 242
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.
Congressional Summary of S 242
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.
Current Status of Bill S 242
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 242
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
11Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
11Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 242
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 242
Comments
Ali McFarland
10 months ago
I'm not sure about this bill, but I think it's important to protect the dignity of fetal remains. How will this bill impact the handling of fetal remains in hospitals?
Yisroel Starr
10 months ago
This bill is just not right. It's gonna make things harder for folks like me. Just sad to see this happening.
