House Sponsors: SAVIANO-BRADY, FLOWERS, SCHOENBERG, FRITCHEY, O'BRIEN AND BURKE. Senate Sponsors: WALSH,T-CRONIN Short description: HOSPITAL-FETAL DEATH-REMAINS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Hospital Licensing Act and the Vital Records Act. Provides that a hospital having custody of a fetus following a fetal death occurring after a gestation period of less than 20 weeks must notify the mother (and the father, if the father's whereabouts are known to the hospital) of that parent's right to arrange for the burial or cremation of the fetus. Provides that if a parent, within 24 hours after being notified, elects in writing to arrange for the burial or cremation of the fetus, the disposition of the fetus shall be subject to the same laws and rules that apply in the case of a fetal death occurring after a gestation period of 20 weeks or more. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall develop forms for use under the new provisions and that hospitals shall provide the forms to parents. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Excludes nonspontaneous death of the fetus. Removes references to the father of the fetus. Changes references from parents to mother. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that a hospital's notice to a mother may also include other options including but not limited to a ceremony, a certificate, or common burial of fetal tissue. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0348 Last action date: AUG-15-2001 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status