To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the unlawful disposal of fetal remains.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibiting unlawful disposal of fetal remains Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 125Unlawful Disposal of Fetal Remains 2741.Unlawful disposal of fetal and requires unlawful disposal of fetal remains Whoever recklessly disposes of or abandons fetal remains in a landfill or in any of the navigable waters of the United States shall be imprisoned not more than 3 years. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, and savings clause. The main policy areas are Water Infrastructure and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires prohibiting unlawful disposal of fetal remains Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 125Unlawful Disposal of Fetal Remains 2741.Unlawful disposal of fetal...
- Requires unlawful disposal of fetal remains Whoever recklessly disposes of or abandons fetal remains in a landfill or in any of the navigable waters of the United States shall be imprisoned not more than 3 years...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires prohibiting unlawful disposal of fetal remains Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 125Unlawful Disposal of Fetal Remains 2741.Unlawful disposal of fetal and requires unlawful disposal of fetal remains Whoever recklessly disposes of or abandons fetal remains in a landfill or in any of the navigable waters of the United States shall be imprisoned not more than 3 years.
Key Policy Areas
Water Infrastructure, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires prohibiting unlawful disposal of fetal remains Part I of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: 125Unlawful Disposal of Fetal Remains 2741.Unlawful disposal of fetal and requires unlawful disposal of fetal remains Whoever recklessly disposes of or abandons fetal remains in a landfill or in any of the navigable waters of the United States shall be imprisoned not more than 3 years.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Water infrastructure operators and water users affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Latta (for himself, Mr. Banks, Mr. Allen, Mr. Duncan, …
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