HR 428 · 118th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-01-20· Sponsored by Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.(2023-01-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2023 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.…

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Cosponsors (7)

7 Republicans
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]IN
Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]GA
Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]SC
Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]OH
Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5]KY
Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]TX
Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]AZ