FLOWERS-O'BRIEN. New Act Creates the Disposition of Human Fetuses Act. Provides that the mother of a dead human fetus has the right to determine the final disposition of the remains of the fetus, regardless of the duration of the pregnancy. Provides that authorized means of disposition include cremation, burial, and incineration. Requires that within 24 hours after an abortion or miscarriage is induced or occurs spontaneously or accidentally at a hospital, outpatient clinic, or other health care facility, the facility must disclose to the mother of the aborted or miscarried fetus, both orally and in writing, the mother's right to determine the final disposition of the remains of the fetus. Requires that the facility make counseling available to the mother. Makes a failure to comply with the Act a public nuisance and a Class C misdemeanor. Effective immediately. JAN-18-2001 H FILED WITH CLERK JAN-30-2001 H FIRST READING JAN-30-2001 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES FEB-08-2001 H ADDED AS A JOINT SPONSOR O'BRIEN JAN-07-2003 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary