H.R. 428 · 118th Congress
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2023
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Robert Latta
- Introduced
- 2023-01-20
- Latest action
- 2023-01-20 · Introduced in House
Summary
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2023
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.