Introduced
by
To require all fetal remains resulting from abortions to be disposed of by means lawful for other dead bodies, including burial, cremation, or interment.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one that includes provisions for miscarried fetuses, plus other revisions.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow the fetal remains resulting from abortions to be treated as "medical waste".
The amendment failed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 33 to 5 (details)
To require all fetal remains resulting from abortions to be disposed of by means lawful for other dead bodies, including burial, cremation, or interment. The bill would prohibit the cremation of an aborted fetus with medical waste, and also require funeral directors to obtain authorization from the parents or parent before final disposition of fetal remains resulting from a miscarriage.
Referred to the Committee on Health Policy
