118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 428 — Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2023

“To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Jan 20, 2023

Last action Jan 20, 2023

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Referred

Jan 20, 2023

Judiciary

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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 20, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 20, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.