Effective: April 6, 2021
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 27 - 133rd General Assembly
(A) Except as provided in division (B) of this section, an abortion facility shall pay for and provide for the cremation or interment of the fetal remains from a surgical abortion performed at that facility.
(B) If the disposition determination made under division (A)(1) of section 3726.04 or 3726.041 of the Revised Code identifies a location for final disposition other than one provided by the abortion facility, the pregnant woman is responsible for the costs related to the final disposition of the fetal remains at the chosen location.
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.