2021 House Bill 5558

Ban fetal tissue research from abortions

Introduced in the House

Nov. 10, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Albert (R-86)

To prohibit knowingly performing research using organs, tissues, or cells taken from a dead embryo, fetus, or neonate obtained abortion. This and related bills would repeal an exception that allows this if the mother gives consent.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 2, 2021

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Judiciary with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 7, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Feb. 9, 2022

Passed in the House 55 to 51 (details)

Received in the Senate

Feb. 10, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

July 1, 2022

Passed in the Senate 21 to 16 (details)

To prohibit knowingly performing research using organs, tissues, or cells taken from a dead embryo, fetus, or neonate obtained abortion. This and related bills would repeal an exception that allows this if the mother gives consent.

Received in the House

July 1, 2022

Passed in the House 56 to 48 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Vetoed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

July 21, 2022

Received in the House

Sept. 21, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations