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IN HB1136
Bill
Status
1/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Judy
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AI Summary
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Establishes right beginning January 1, 2016 for pregnant women to determine final disposition of aborted fetus remains.
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Requires abortion providers to inform women orally and in writing at least 18 hours before abortion of: the right to determine disposition, available disposition options, and available counseling services.
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State department of health must adopt emergency rules by July 1, 2015 and permanent rules by January 1, 2016 specifying disposal methods for aborted fetuses.
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Women choosing non-standard disposition methods are responsible for related costs; standard methods at 20+ weeks gestational age follow existing burial/cremation requirements; cremation or interment allowed for fetuses under 20 weeks with local health officer permit.
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Requires state department to develop and distribute forms documenting women's disposition decisions and updating informed consent materials to comply with new requirements.
Legislative Description
Disposition of aborted remains. Establishes a right, beginning January 1, 2016, for a pregnant woman who has an abortion to determine the final disposition of the aborted fetus. Requires that a pregnant woman be informed orally and in writing before an abortion: (1) that the pregnant woman has a right to determine the final disposition of the remains of the aborted fetus; (2) of available options for disposition of the aborted fetus; and (3) of available counseling services. Requires the state department of health to: (1) adopt rules concerning the disposal methods to be used for aborted fetuses; and (2)
Last Action
Representative Cox added as coauthor
1/13/2015