Effective: April 6, 2021
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 27 - 133rd General Assembly
(A) A pregnant woman who has a surgical abortion has the right to determine both of the following regarding the fetal remains:
(1) Whether the final disposition shall be by cremation or interment;
(2) The location for the final disposition.
(B) A pregnant woman who has a surgical abortion shall be provided with a notification form described in division (A) of section 3726.14 of the Revised Code.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Title 37 | Health-Safety-Morals
Chapter 3726 | Disposition of Fetal Remains From Surgical Abortion
Section 3726.01 | Definitions.
Section 3726.02 | Fetal Remains Disposition by Cremation or Interment.
Section 3726.03 | Pregnant Woman Rights for Fetal Remains Disposition.
Section 3726.04 | Exercise of Rights by Adult or Minor Pregnant Woman.
Section 3726.041 | Exercise of Rights Involving Multiple Zygotes, Blastocytes, Embryos, or Fetuses.
Section 3726.042 | Disposition for Each Zygote, Blastocyte, Embryo, or Fetus.
Section 3726.05 | Release of Fetal Remains After Disposition Determination.
Section 3726.09 | Payment of Fetal Remains Disposition Costs.
Section 3726.10 | Fetal Remains Disposition Documented in Pregnant Woman's Medical Records.
Section 3726.11 | Abortion Facility Maintain Documentation of Disposition Date and Method.
Section 3726.12 | Abortion Facility Written Policy and Procedures for Cremation or Interment.
Section 3726.13 | Abortion Facility Maintain List of Disposition Locations.
Section 3726.14 | Rulemaking Authority of Director of Health.
Section 3726.15 | Immunity for Person Burying of Cremating Fetal Remains.
Section 3726.16 | Applicability of Conflicting Laws or Regulations.
Section 3726.95 | Pregnant Women Not Guilty of Crime.
Section 3726.99 | Prohibition and Penalty for Fetal Remains Disposition Compliance Failure.