2011 Senate Bill 54

Senate Roll Call 585: Passed

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.

33 Yeas / 5 Nays
Republican (26 Yeas / 0 Nays)
Democrat (7 Yeas / 5 Nays)