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MS HB928

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Andy Gipson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the felony of intentionally or knowingly destroying a human embryo, with penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine up to $7,500, or both
  • Prohibits buying, selling, receiving, or transferring a human embryo with knowledge it will be used in research resulting in its destruction
  • Prohibits buying, selling, receiving, or transferring gametes with knowledge they will be used to create an embryo for destructive research
  • Defines "human embryo" as a viable fertilized human ovum from single cell stage to eight weeks development not located in a woman's body
  • Exempts in vitro fertilization with embryo transfer and diagnostic procedures that may benefit the embryo from the definition of destruction

Legislative Description

Human Embryo Protection Act; create.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2011

Full Bill Text

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