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HB 4841

Health: other; option for final disposition of certain fetal remains; provide for. Amends secs. 2848 & 2854 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.2848 & 333.2854).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Greg Alexander and 10 co-sponsors

The bill gives individuals more choice over the final disposition of fetal remains following pregnancy loss or termination, requiring healthcare facilities to offer cremation or burial options.

bill electronically reproduced 09/04/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4841

Summary of HB 4841: Health Care Fetal Remains Disposition

Main Purpose and Intent

This bill amends existing Michigan laws to provide an option for the final disposition of certain fetal remains following a pregnancy loss or termination. The primary intent is to give individuals more choice and control over how fetal remains are handled in these sensitive situations.

Key Provisions

  • Allows individuals to choose cremation or burial as the method for final disposition of fetal remains from a pregnancy that did not result in a live birth, regardless of the gestational age.
  • Requires healthcare facilities to inform patients of this option for fetal remains disposition following a pregnancy loss or termination.
  • Specifies that the individual's choice of cremation or burial must be documented in their medical record.
  • Prohibits healthcare facilities from requiring additional fees for the chosen method of fetal remains disposition beyond those typically charged for other remains management.
  • Outlines procedures for transportation, storage, and final disposition of the fetal remains in accordance with the individual's selected method.

Affected Parties

The key parties impacted by this bill include:

  • Individuals who experience a pregnancy loss or termination
  • Healthcare providers and facilities that offer obstetric, gynecological, or abortion services
  • Funeral homes, crematoriums, and other entities involved in remains disposition

Timeline and Procedural Aspects

  • The bill was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives on March 13, 2025.
  • If enacted, the provisions of this bill would take effect 90 days after the date of adoption.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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