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Prohibition of Fetal Remains in Public Water Systems

This new law aims to prohibit the disposal of fetal remains into publicly owned water systems. Abortion providers who violate this ban may face fines or imprisonment. The law explicitly states that the individual undergoing the abortion will not be held liable.
Key points
Prohibits placing fetal remains and associated medical waste from abortions into public water systems.
Penalties for abortion providers violating the ban: fines, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both.
Individuals undergoing an abortion are not liable for any offense related to this prohibition.
The law does not override existing state or local requirements regarding this prohibition.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2172
Sponsor: Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]
Process start date: 2025-06-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2172.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-06-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits placing fetal remains and associated medical waste from abortions into public water systems.
  • Penalties for abortion providers violating the ban: fines, up to 5 years imprisonment, or both.
  • Individuals undergoing an abortion are not liable for any offense related to this prohibition.
  • The law does not override existing state or local requirements regarding this prohibition.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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