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MS HB928
Bill
Status
Failed
2/1/2011
Primary Sponsor
Andy Gipson
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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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