2009 Senate Bill 647

Establish regulations on embryo stem cell use

Introduced in the Senate

June 18, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Tom George (R-20)

To establish regulations and conditions on human embryo stem cell research that “substantially jeopardizes the life or health” of a human embryo; prohibit mixing of human and animal embryos (creating a “human-animal chimeric embryo”); and impose government reporting requirements for researchers. The bill authorizes criminal penalties of up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine for violations.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Jan. 26, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 21, 2010

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the Senate 25 to 12 (details)

To establish regulations, restrictions and conditions on human embryo stem cell research that “substantially jeopardizes the life or health” of a human embryo; prohibit mixing of human and animal embryos (creating a “human-animal chimeric embryo”); and impose government reporting requirements for researchers. The bill authorizes criminal penalties of up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine for violations.

Motion to reconsider

The vote by which the bill was passed.

The motion failed 12 to 25 (details)

Received in the House

April 21, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy