Missouri § 194.384 - Written standards required for protection of mother's right to determine final disposition.
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§ 194.384. Written standards required for protection of mother's right to determine final disposition.
Every hospital, outpatient birthing clinic, and any other health care facility licensed to operate in this state shall adopt written standards for the final disposition of the remains of a human fetus as provided in sections 194.375 to 194.390 for protection of a mother's right pursuant to section 194.378 and for notice as required in section 194.387.
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(L. 2004 H.B. 1136)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 194.384 cover?
Section 194.384 ("Written standards required for protection of mother's right to determine final disposition.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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