Bill · H.R. 8784· House(119-HR-8784)

Bereaved Parents Rights Act

Age: 38 years

Florida

Introduced: 5/13/2026
Last activity: 5/13/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Kat Cammack
Cosponsors: - 9 - 0

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Bereaved Parents Rights Act," seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It would require hospitals and freestanding birth centers to notify parents regarding their rights following a miscarriage or stillbirth. This notification must include options for private or common burial, cremation, or disposal by the facility. The notice must occur within six hours of the event or before the parent is discharged. If a parent chooses burial or cremation in writing, the facility must follow state fetal death disposition options. Finally, the bill allows individuals to bring civil actions for relief if these requirements are violated.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill requires hospitals to notify mothers of their rights following a miscarriage or stillbirth.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+3
The bill creates a specific legal avenue for individuals to bring civil actions for harm caused by non-compliance.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill mandates formal notification of rights to parents in a clinical setting.