Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2024

2024-02-07

Introduced in House

Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2024

This bill prohibits abortion providers from placing fetal remains into a publicly owned water system. Violators shall be subject to a fine, a prison term of up to five years, or both.

The bill also specifies that individuals on whom an abortion is performed shall not be liable for violations.

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