Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025

# Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would establish federal requirements for how human remains from miscarriages, stillbirths, and abortion procedures must be handled and disposed of. If passed, it would likely mandate respectful treatment and burial or cremation of fetal remains, rather than allowing them to be treated as medical waste in some cases. The bill would create standards that medical facilities across the country would need to follow when dealing with these remains. **Who It Affects:** The legislation would primarily impact hospitals, abortion clinics, and other medical facilities that handle pregnancy-related procedures. It would also affect families who experience miscarriage or stillbirth, as it may require them to make decisions about remains and potentially incur costs for burial or cremation services.

Healthcare providers would need to comply with new federal regulations and potentially modify their current practices. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee (S 2172 in the Senate), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full chamber. It was sponsored by Senator Jim Banks, a Republican from Indiana. The bill has not advanced to a vote at this stage.