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H.R. 686: Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025

United States · 119 · In committee

Introduced January 23, 2025

Latest action, January 23, 2025: Introduced in House

Official summary

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025 This bill establishes a new federal 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.

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