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MS SB2900

Bill

Status

Failed

2/10/2011

Primary Sponsor

Chris McDaniel

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state and local institutions, agencies, officials, and employees from using public funds for medical procedures, scientific research, or investigations that destroy or injure human embryos
  • Defines "human embryo" as a viable fertilized human ovum from single cell stage to eight weeks development that is not located in a woman's body
  • Exempts in vitro fertilization with embryo transfer to a woman's body from the prohibition
  • Exempts diagnostic procedures that may benefit the human embryo being tested
  • Effective date: July 1, 2011

Legislative Description

State agencies; prohibit from using public funds for procedures that result in destruction or injury of human embryos.

Last Action

Died On Calendar

2/10/2011

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