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OK HB1379

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Josh Brecheen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Protection of Human Life Act of 2015" in Oklahoma law codified as Section 1-735.2 of Title 63.

  • Defines "human embryo" as a living organism of the species Homo sapiens at the earliest stages of development, including the single-celled stage, that is not located in a female's body.

  • Prohibits knowingly conducting nontherapeutic research that destroys a human embryo or subjects it to substantial risk of injury or death, transferring an embryo known to be subjected to nontherapeutic research, or using cells or tissues obtained through such violations.

  • Excludes in vitro fertilization with embryo transfer, diagnostic tests for future child care, and adult stem cell extraction from the definition of prohibited nontherapeutic research.

  • Establishes violation as a misdemeanor punishable by county jail incarceration for up to one year; becomes effective July 1, 2015, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; creating the Protection of Human Life Act of 2015; effective date; emergency.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Public Safety Committee then to Appropriations Committee

3/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/18/2015
Public Health2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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