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HB 639 Human embryonic stem cell research.

Introduced by: James K. O'Brien, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Human embryonic stem cell research. Places, within the purview of the Virginia human research law, the regulation of human embryonic stem cell research involving the harvesting of human embryonic stem cells from human embryos or pre-embryos that were created for the purpose of conducting research. This bill defines a human embryonic stem cell as an early cell of the blastocyst proper that has the potential to differentiate into various specialized human cell types. No human research review committee may approve any project involving the harvesting of human embryonic stem cells from human embryos or pre-embryos that were created for purpose of conducting research, regardless of the funding or purpose of the project; however, federally approved human embryonic stem cell research and adult human stem cell research may be approved. Further, the sale or purchase of ova or sperm or the reimbursement for the removal and preservation of ova for the purpose of creating human embryos or pre-embryos for scientific research is prohibited and made subject to conviction as a Class 6 felony.


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