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Bill would require burial or cremation of remains from elective abortions, sponsor says
Summary
Senator Ben Hansen introduced LB632 to require licensed facilities that perform elective abortions to arrange burial or cremation of the remains. Proponents framed the measure as a public-health and dignity safeguard; opponents said the bill is vague, could impose burdens on providers and does not account for medication (at-home) abortions.
Senator Ben Hansen (Legislative District 16) told the Health and Human Services Committee LB632 would require health care facilities that perform elective abortions to arrange for burial or cremation of fetal remains. "LB632 provides a simple, inexpensive, preventative solution to this problem," Hansen said, citing national examples where remains were reportedly mishandled.
Proponents — including advocacy groups and several family members who described their own miscarriages — emphasized dignity and public-health concerns. Marilyn Klein described burying two miscarried infants and said the opportunity to…
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