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OK HB1379

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2015

Primary Sponsor

Josh Brecheen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Protection of Human Life Act of 2015" in Oklahoma Statutes 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 the body of a female
  • Prohibits knowingly conducting nontherapeutic research that destroys a human embryo or subjects it to substantial risk of injury or death
  • Prohibits transferring a human embryo with knowledge it will be subjected to nontherapeutic research or using cells/tissues obtained through prohibited activities
  • Establishes violations as misdemeanors punishable by up to one year in county jail, with the act effective July 1, 2015

Legislative Description

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

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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