Disposition of Aborted Human Fetuses.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 80-50
in effect80-50. Disposition of Aborted Human Fetuses.
1. DISPOSITION. Every hospital and clinic in which abortions are performed or occur spontaneously, and any laboratory to which the aborted fetuses are delivered, shall provide for the disposal of the aborted fetuses by cremation, or other manner approved of by the commissioner. The hospital, clinic or laboratory may complete any laboratory tests necessary for the health of the woman or her future offspring prior to disposing of the aborted fetus.
2. REPORTING. Each hospital, clinic and laboratory shall report on a form provided by the commissioner the manner in which it disposes of the aborted fetus. Such reports shall be made annually by December 31 and whenever the method of disposal changes. The commissioner shall provide forms of reporting under this section.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH80.pdf#page=20Fetched: 10/26/2026
