Signed by Governor Mike DeWine

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires either a funeral or cremation for abortion remains.

Highlights:

• Requires that a pregnant individual who is seeking an abortion, sign and complete a form from an abortion facility for each zygote, embryo, or fetus that the individual is carrying prior to the procedure (Sec. 1).

• Defines “abortion facility” as any facility in which an abortion is legally provided (Sec. 1).

• Requires that an individual who obtained a surgical abortion determine the following, including (Sec. 1):

• Whether the final disposition will be cremation or internment; and

• The location for the final disposition.

• Defines “internment” as the burial or entombment of fetal remains (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that if the pregnant individual does not wish to use their rights to determine either a burial or cremation then the abortion facility shall determine the final disposition (Sec. 1).

• Requires an abortion facility develop and maintain a written list of all the locations at which they provide or arrange for the final disposition of surgical abortions (Sec. 1).

• Requires a pregnant individual who is under 18, unmarried, and unemancipated to obtain parental consent in writing from one of the individuals parent, guardian, or custodian for the final disposition (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that an abortion facility shall documentin the pregnant individuals medical record the final disposition determination made, and if applicable, the consent made, along with the date of the abortion (Sec. 1).

• Establishes that an individual who curies or cremates fetal remains from a surgical abortion shall not be liable for any or subject to any damages in any civil action or prosectution in any criminal proceding, or professional disciplinary action related to the procedure (Sec. 1).

• Requires a crematory operator to dispose of fetal remains in the following manner, including (Sec. 1):

• Placing them in a grave, crypt, or niche;

• Scattering them in any dignified manner, including a memorial garden, at sea, by air, or at a scattering ground; or

• Any other lawful manner.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires either a funeral or cremation for abortion remains.

Highlights:

• Requires that a pregnant individual who is seeking an abortion, sign and complete a form from an abortion facility for each zygote, embryo, or fetus that the individual is carrying prior to the procedure (Sec. 1).

• Defines “abortion facility” as any facility in which an abortion is legally provided (Sec. 1).

• Requires that an individual who obtained a surgical abortion determine the following, including (Sec. 1):

• Whether the final disposition will be cremation or internment; and

• The location for the final disposition.

• Defines “internment” as the burial or entombment of fetal remains (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that if the pregnant individual does not wish to use their rights to determine either a burial or cremation then the abortion facility shall determine the final disposition (Sec. 1).

• Requires an abortion facility develop and maintain a written list of all the locations at which they provide or arrange for the final disposition of surgical abortions (Sec. 1).

• Requires a pregnant individual who is under 18, unmarried, and unemancipated to obtain parental consent in writing from one of the individuals parent, guardian, or custodian for the final disposition (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that an abortion facility shall documentin the pregnant individuals medical record the final disposition determination made, and if applicable, the consent made, along with the date of the abortion (Sec. 1).

• Establishes that an individual who curies or cremates fetal remains from a surgical abortion shall not be liable for any or subject to any damages in any civil action or prosectution in any criminal proceding, or professional disciplinary action related to the procedure (Sec. 1).

• Requires a crematory operator to dispose of fetal remains in the following manner, including (Sec. 1):

• Placing them in a grave, crypt, or niche;

• Scattering them in any dignified manner, including a memorial garden, at sea, by air, or at a scattering ground; or

• Any other lawful manner.

Full Bill Text