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Dignity for Aborted Children Act

3/13/2024, 1:00 PM

Summary of Bill S 1102

Bill 118 s 1102, also known as the Dignity for Aborted Children Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that the remains of aborted fetuses are treated with dignity and respect.

The bill requires healthcare facilities that perform abortions to provide for the proper burial or cremation of the remains of aborted fetuses. It also prohibits the sale or transfer of these remains for any kind of experimentation or research purposes.

Additionally, the bill mandates that healthcare facilities must inform the parents of the aborted fetus of their options for burial or cremation. It also requires that these facilities keep records of how the remains were handled. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to treat the remains of aborted fetuses with dignity and respect, regardless of one's stance on abortion. They believe that this legislation will help to ensure that the remains are not mistreated or used for unethical purposes. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that it imposes unnecessary burdens on healthcare facilities and could potentially infringe on a woman's right to choose. They believe that the decision on how to handle the remains of an aborted fetus should be left up to the individual or the healthcare provider. Overall, the Dignity for Aborted Children Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about how society should handle the remains of aborted fetuses. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through the legislative process and what impact it may have on the abortion debate in the United States.

Congressional Summary of S 1102

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.

Current Status of Bill S 1102

Bill S 1102 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 30, 2023. Bill S 1102 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 30, 2023.  Bill S 1102's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1102

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1102

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 1102

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

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