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HR 7816 117th Congress House Health

Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022

Introduced: May 18, 2022 Introduced by: Banks, Jim Republican · Indiana See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 18, 2022
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022

This bill prohibits abortion providers from placing fetal remains into a publicly owned water system. Violators shall be subject to a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

The bill also specifies that individuals on whom an abortion is performed shall not be liable for violations.

What's happening now May 18, 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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