Senate Sponsors: 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. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status