H.R. 718 · 115th Congress
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2017
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Pat Tiberi
- Introduced
- 2017-01-27
- Latest action
- 2017-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Summary
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2017
This bill amends the federal criminal code to make it a crime to recklessly dispose of or abandon 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.