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Dignity for Aborted Children Act

USA119th CongressHR-798| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Barry Moore (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Dignity for Aborted Children Act" establishes federal requirements for the disposition of human fetal tissue following an abortion. It mandates that abortion providers present patients with an informed consent form, offering two primary options for the tissue's disposal. Patients may choose to take possession of the human fetal tissue themselves for interment or cremation, or they may elect to release it to the abortion provider. If the tissue is released to the provider, the bill makes it unlawful for the provider to fail to ensure its final disposition through interment or cremation within seven days of the procedure, adhering to state laws regarding human remains. The legislation allows for the collective interment or cremation of tissue from multiple abortion procedures. Abortion providers are required to retain consent forms and submit annual reports detailing the number of abortions performed, gestational ages, and disposal methods for non-chemical abortions. Violations of the consent documentation requirements can result in civil monetary penalties up to $50,000, while failure to properly dispose of fetal tissue can lead to fines, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. The bill explicitly states that patients cannot be prosecuted for violations of these provisions and does not preempt stricter state requirements for fetal remains disposal.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4934
Dignity for Aborted Children Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-620
Dignity for Aborted Children Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4345
Dignity for Aborted Children Act
Jan 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-242
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4934
    Dignity for Aborted Children Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-620
    Dignity for Aborted Children Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4345
    Dignity for Aborted Children Act


  • January 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-242
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-242: Dignity for Aborted Children Act
AbortionCemeteries and funeralsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnel

Dignity for Aborted Children Act

USA119th CongressHR-798| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
The "Dignity for Aborted Children Act" establishes federal requirements for the disposition of human fetal tissue following an abortion. It mandates that abortion providers present patients with an informed consent form, offering two primary options for the tissue's disposal. Patients may choose to take possession of the human fetal tissue themselves for interment or cremation, or they may elect to release it to the abortion provider. If the tissue is released to the provider, the bill makes it unlawful for the provider to fail to ensure its final disposition through interment or cremation within seven days of the procedure, adhering to state laws regarding human remains. The legislation allows for the collective interment or cremation of tissue from multiple abortion procedures. Abortion providers are required to retain consent forms and submit annual reports detailing the number of abortions performed, gestational ages, and disposal methods for non-chemical abortions. Violations of the consent documentation requirements can result in civil monetary penalties up to $50,000, while failure to properly dispose of fetal tissue can lead to fines, imprisonment for up to five years, or both. The bill explicitly states that patients cannot be prosecuted for violations of these provisions and does not preempt stricter state requirements for fetal remains disposal.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4934
Dignity for Aborted Children Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-620
Dignity for Aborted Children Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4345
Dignity for Aborted Children Act
Jan 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-242
Introduced in Senate
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4934
    Dignity for Aborted Children Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-620
    Dignity for Aborted Children Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4345
    Dignity for Aborted Children Act


  • January 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-242
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mary E. Miller

Mary E. Miller

Republican Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Barry Moore (Republican)Andy Harris (Republican)Andrew Ogles (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Riley M. Moore (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Mark Harris (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-242: Dignity for Aborted Children Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AbortionCemeteries and funeralsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnel