Final disposition of fetal remains, mother has right to determine.

1. Law
2. Missouri Revised Statutes
3. Public Health and Welfare
4. Death — Disposition of Dead Bodies
5. Final disposition of fetal remains, mother has right to determine.

Effective - 28 Aug 2004

194.378. Final disposition of fetal remains, mother has right to determine. — In every instance of fetal death, the mother has the right to determine the final disposition of the remains of the fetus, regardless of the duration of the pregnancy. The mother may choose any means of final disposition authorized by law or by the director of the department of health and senior services.

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(L. 2004 H.B. 1136)

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