S 2172 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025

This bill prohibits abortion providers from disposing of fetal remains (including the aborted fetus or related medical waste) into publicly owned water systems, such as drains or pipes owned by government entities. Violations could result in fines, up to 5 years in prison, or both. The law explicitly states that individuals who undergo abortions are not liable for violations related to their procedure. It does not override stricter state or local laws that may already ban such disposal. The bill defines key terms like "abortion provider" (excluding the person receiving the procedure) and "publicly owned water system."
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 25, 2025 Last action Jun 25, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Jun 25, 2025
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