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GA SR1059
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/22/2016
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Thompson
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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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