H.R. 686 · 119th Congress
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025
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Bill details
Introduced: 1/23/2025
Current status: In committee
Introduced by: Robert E. Latta (R · OH-05)
Bill ID: 119hr686
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025 This bill establishes a new federal criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States. The term fetal remains means any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion. A violator is subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.
Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/23/2025
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