HR. 686In Committee
Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Establishes a federal criminal offense for recklessly disposing of or abandoning fetal remains in landfills or U.S. navigable waters
Key points
- Establish fetal remains offense
- Prohibit disposal in landfills
- Prohibit abandonment in navigable waters
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-23 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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