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Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025

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This bill creates a new federal crime for carelessly throwing away or leaving fetal remains in landfills or US waterways after an abortion. Fetal remains means any part of a deceased human fetus after an abortion, except cremated parts. People who break this law could be fined, sent to prison for up to three years, or both.

Sponsor

Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]

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Introduced

January 23, 2025

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

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