Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025
This bill prohibits abortion providers from disposing fetal remains (abortion waste) into publicly owned water systems, such as drains or pipes connected to municipal water infrastructure. Violations could result in fines, up to 5 years in prison, or both. It defines "fetal remains" as abortion waste and clarifies patients cannot be held liable for such disposal. The law does not override stricter state regulations on this practice.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 25, 2025
Last action Jun 25, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Jun 25, 2025
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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