H.R. 671 · 116th Congress
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Robert Latta
- Introduced
- 2019-01-17
- Latest action
- 2019-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2019
This bill establishes a new 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.