Dignity for Aborted Children Act

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 23 June 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 June 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 June 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 30 June 2023

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 23 June 2023 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 June 2023

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 23 June 2023

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 June 2023

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Sponsors

• Mary Miller · R · Sponsor
• Anna Paulina Luna · R · Sponsor
• Paul Gosar · R · Sponsor
• Brian Babin · R · Sponsor
• Josh Brecheen · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] · R · Sponsor
• Marjorie Greene · R · Sponsor
• Nancy Mace · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Daniel Webster · R · Cosponsor
• Jim Banks · R · Cosponsor
• Doug LaMalfa · R · Cosponsor
• · hsif00 · Standing

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