The "Preborn Infants Dignity Act" establishes guidelines for the respectful treatment of the bodily remains of preborn infants, including those from miscarriage, stillbirth, or abortion. The bill mandates that institutions must allow mothers or their authorized representatives to arrange for burial, interment, or cremation of these remains. It also requires the issuance of fetal death reports and prohibits the sale, transfer, or experimentation on the remains, imposing strict penalties for violations. The act emphasizes the necessity of informed consent from the mother for any research or experimentation involving the remains, while also reinforcing the state's public policy favoring childbirth over abortion.

Additionally, the bill amends existing laws related to the certification and registration of death certificates, specifying that the responsible party for the disposition of a dead body, fetus, or embryo must present the death certificate to the appropriate certifying authority. It establishes a timeline for the medical certification of the cause of death and outlines procedures for registering deaths when the place or date of death is unknown. The act includes provisions for codification and clarifies its severability, ensuring that if any part is deemed invalid, the remaining sections will still be enforceable.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 50-15-403