2009 Senate Bill 651

Establish regulations on embryo stem cell use

Introduced in the Senate

June 18, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Jud Gilbert (R-25)

To ban transporting into Michigan a human embryo created through cloning, subject to criminal penalties of up to one year in jail and a $10 million fine (sic).

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Jan. 26, 2010

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 21, 2010

Passed in the Senate 26 to 11 (details)

To ban transporting into Michigan a human embryo created through cloning, subject to criminal penalties of up to one year in jail and a $10 million fine (sic). Note: the Senate Fiscal Agency reports that the fine would be $10,000, but both the introduced and as-passed version of the bill say $10 million.

Received in the House

April 21, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy