Human embryos; research prohibited, penalty. (HB1162)
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Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Research using human embryos prohibited; penalty. Prohibits nontherapeutic research that destroys a human embryo or subjects such embryo to substantial risk of injury or death; the bill also prohibits the use of any cells or tissues taken by destroying or harming a human embryo. This prohibition does not apply to in vitro fertilization or any diagnostic test which may assist in the future care of a child subjected to such tests as an embryo. A violation of the provisions of the bill is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/16/2012 | Committee |
01/16/2012 | Presented and ordered printed 12104201D |
01/16/2012 | Referred to Committee on Rules |
01/23/2012 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1162) |
02/14/2012 | Left in Rules |