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Dignity for Aborted Children Act

Introduced: October 30, 2019 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Passed Senate

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Became law

Nov 1, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Oct 30, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Oct 30, 2019

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Dignity for Aborted Children Act

This bill requires abortion providers to offer patients specified options concerning the human fetal tissue from an abortion. Specifically, patients must be given an informed consent form specifying the options to (1) take possession of the tissue for transfer to an entity that provides interment or cremations services, or (2) in cases where the tissue is expelled on the provider’s premises, release the tissue to the provider. If the tissue is released to the abortion provider, the provider must ensure the tissue 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 the aggregate number of abortions performed and other specified information.

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

What's happening now November 1, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Committees of jurisdiction 2