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GA SR1059

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/22/2016

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Thompson

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Study Committee on Nonembryonic and Nonfetal Cell Therapy to evaluate whether legislation is needed to address legal uncertainties surrounding stem cell research and the use of nonembryonic and nonfetal cells
  • Addresses concerns about potential disciplinary action against licensed individuals by regulatory bodies, as well as civil and criminal liability related to such therapies
  • Composed of five Senate members appointed by the President of the Senate, who also designates the chairperson
  • Committee members may receive per diem allowances for up to five days unless additional days are authorized, with funding from Senate appropriations
  • Committee must file any approved report with the Secretary of the Senate prior to its abolishment date of December 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Nonembryonic and Nonfetal Cell Therapy; create Senate Study Committee

Last Action

Senate Passed/Adopted

3/22/2016

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