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H.R. 686 — Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025 — Project Euthyna

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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.

Other titles

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To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains.Official Title as Introduced

Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act of 2025Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 686·House·Bill·Crime and Law Enforcement

Rep. Robert E. Latta(Republican-Ohio-5)·

Jan 23, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jan 23, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Documents

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Bill text

Jan 23, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Jan 23, 2025Introduced in House

Where it stands

In committee — the House

On the floor — the House

In committee — the Senate

On the floor — the Senate

Resolving differences

With the President

Became law

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