FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Sen. Pete Ricketts will introduce a bill to require abortionists to treat deceased unborn babies with dignity.
“A few years ago, the remains of over 2,200 aborted babies were discovered at an Indiana abortionists’ home,” Ricketts, R-Neb., told The Daily Signal. “It’s horrifying that human remains would be treated like common medical waste.”
The Dignity for Aborted Children Act, sponsored by eight Senate Republicans, would require abortionists to dispose of the remains of the unborn with the same respect as any other human being who dies.
“Human beings deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and that’s what the pro-life movement’s about,” Ricketts said. “It’s about love and compassion and dignity and respect.”
The bill also requires abortionists to obtain a patient’s informed consent for retaining…
