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ND SB2302

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2013

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Sitte

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Origin

Senate

63rd Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits creation of in vitro human embryos by any means other than fertilization of a human egg by human sperm, and prohibits transfer of non-standard embryos into human bodies.

  • Bans creation and transfer of human-animal hybrids, with exceptions for transgenic animal models containing human genes and xenotransplantation that does not violate other prohibitions.

  • Prohibits giving or receiving valuable consideration for the provision of gametes or in vitro human embryos, though procurement of gametes for infertility treatment of the patient is permitted.

  • Designates in vitro human embryos as biological human beings not subject to property ownership, requiring high duty of care from fertility physicians and medical facilities, with prohibition on intentional destruction.

  • Establishes class B misdemeanor penalties for violations, with additional grounds for physician disciplinary action and denial or revocation of medical licenses and facility operational permits.

Legislative Description

A BILL for an Act to provide for the ethical treatment of human embryos; and to provide a penalty.

Last Action

Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 18 nays 29

2/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/23/2013

Full Bill Text

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