Bereaved Parents Rights Act mandates hospitals and birth centers to inform parents of their rights regarding the disposition of a miscarried fetus.
The Bereaved Parents Rights Act requires hospitals and freestanding birth centers to notify parents of their rights concerning the disposition of a miscarried fetus. This includes the right to arrange for a private or common burial or cremation of the fetus. If parents choose to arrange for the burial or cremation within 72 hours, the hospital or birth center must ensure the fetus is disposed of according to state fetal death disposition options. The Act also allows individuals harmed by violations to bring a civil action in federal court for relief.
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