SB3961

DIGNITY FOR ABORTED CHILDREN

Introduced·2/6/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3961 mandates that physicians provide patients with options for the disposal of fetal tissue after an abortion.

Illinois SB3961, known as the Dignity for Aborted Children Act, requires physicians to offer patients options for the disposal of fetal tissue following an abortion. Patients can choose to take possession of the tissue and transfer it to an entity for interment or cremation, or they can release the tissue to the physician. Physicians must provide informed consent forms and retain them in the patient's file. Physicians are mandated to ensure the final disposition of fetal tissue through interment or cremation within seven days of the abortion.

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History

Feb 13

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

Feb 6

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Terri Bryant

Feb 6

Senate

First Reading