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HB 2366 Human Embryo Research Act.

Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Human Embryo Research Act. Prohibits "destructive research," which is defined as "medical procedures, scientific or laboratory research, or other kinds of investigation that kill or injure the embryo subject of such research." Certain procedures are not included in this definition, i.e., (i) in vitro fertilization and accompanying embryo transfer to a woman's uterus or (ii) any diagnostic procedure that may benefit the human embryo that is the subject of such tests. This bill prohibits (a) intentional or knowing conduct of destructive research on a human embryo; (b) buying, selling, receiving, or otherwise transferring a human embryo with the knowledge that such embryo will be subjected to destructive research; or (c) buying, selling, receiving, or otherwise transferring gametes with the knowledge that human embryos will be produced from such gametes to be used in destructive research. Violations are punishable as Class 1 misdemeanors under the present general penalty statute in Title 32.1.


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