Bereaved Parents Rights Act
Bereaved Parents Rights Act: Notification for Miscarriage and Stillbirth
The Bereaved Parents Rights Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Committee on Finance for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the bill addresses a sensitive issue, it was introduced by a member of the minority party and has not yet gained the broad bipartisan support usually needed to pass the Senate.
Key Points
- This bill requires hospitals and birth centers to tell parents about their options for handling the remains of a fetus after a miscarriage or stillbirth. This ensures families are aware of their rights during a difficult time.
- Staff must give parents a form explaining that they can choose a private burial, a common burial, cremation, or let the hospital handle the disposal. This notice must be provided within six hours of the loss or before the parent is discharged.
- Parents have 72 hours after receiving the notice to decide if they want to make their own arrangements for a burial or cremation. If they choose to do so, the hospital must follow state laws for handling the remains.
- If a hospital or birth center fails to follow these rules, the bill allows the affected individuals to sue in federal court. This provides a way for families to seek justice if their rights are ignored.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Bereaved Parents Rights Act
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