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GA SB381

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Chapter 52 to Title 31 of the Georgia code to regulate the administration, compounding, and importation of nonembryonic and nonfetal cellular material, including stem cells and immune cells not derived from human embryos or fetuses
  • Permits autologous (self-derived) nonembryonic and nonfetal cells to be administered only by the individual or by a physician licensed by the Georgia Composite Medical Board, while explicitly prohibiting the administration of allogeneic (donor-derived) nonembryonic and nonfetal cells
  • Allows drugs, medicines, or health products to be compounded using nonembryonic and nonfetal cells as a single ingredient or combined with other ingredients, and permits pharmacies performing such compounding to operate in Georgia
  • Authorizes individuals to import autologous nonembryonic and nonfetal cell treatments into Georgia for personal use, provided the treatment was obtained legally in its jurisdiction of origin
  • Prohibits regulatory entities from penalizing activities authorized under the chapter, but preserves professional licensing boards' authority to regulate procedures and does not shield practitioners from liability for failure to meet standard medical care

Legislative Description

"Nonembryonic and Nonfetal Cell Therapy Act"; provide regulations for administration, compounding, and importation of certain cellular material

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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