S. 242In Committee
Dignity for Aborted Children Act
Establishes informed consent and disposal requirements for human fetal tissue from abortions, including interment or cremation and annual HHS reporting
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes informed consent and disposal requirements for human fetal tissue from abortions, including interment or cremation and annual HHS reporting
Key points
- Establish civil and criminal penalties
- Require informed consent documentation
- Require interment or cremation
- Require annual HHS reports
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAbortionCemeteries and funeralsCensus and government statisticsCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationHealth