H.R. 7816 · 117th Congress
Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim Banks
- Introduced
- 2022-05-18
- Latest action
- 2022-05-18 · Introduced in House
Summary
Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2022
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.