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H.R.4934 - Dignity for Aborted Children Act116th Congress (2019-2020)

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Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2] (Introduced 10/30/2019)
Committees: House - Energy and Commerce
Latest Action: House - 11/01/2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)

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Introduced in House (10/30/2019)

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.