The Respectful Treatment of Unborn Remains Act of 2025 prohibits abortion providers from placing fetal remains or abortion-related medical waste into publicly owned water systems. Violations carry criminal penalties of fines and up to five years in prison. The bill protects individuals who receive abortions from liability under this prohibition and allows states and localities to enforce the same or stricter requirements. The legislation amends the Public Health Service Act and applies to all federal, state, and local government-controlled water systems nationwide. There are no new funding allocations or implementation timelines specified in the bill.
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