Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2017 (H.R. 718)

This law was last updated on Sep 26, 2018

H.R. 718

Proposed

Jan 27, 2017

HR 718 would make it a crime to recklessly dispose of or abandon fetal remains in a landfill or in any navigable waters of the United States.

The bill defines “fetal remains” to mean any part (except a cremated part) of a deceased human fetus following an abortion.

A person who violates this provision would be subject to a fine, up to three years in prison, or both.

Related Legislation

Identical to H.R. 5637.

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