2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 482

File Code: Public Health
Sponsored By:
Delegates Rosenberg, Hubbard, Nathan-Pulliam, Oaks, and Pendergrass
Entitled:
Stem Cell Research -- Donation of Certain Tissue for Research Purposes

Synopsis:

Declaring the public policy of the State that specified stem cell research be allowed and that further consideration of the medical and ethical implications be given; requiring specified stem cell research to be reviewed by an institutional review board; and making it a misdemeanor, subject to a $500 fine, to purchase or to sell embryonic or cadaveric fetal tissue for research purposes.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/5
First Reading Health and Government Operations
2/19
Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Samuel I. Rosenberg, District 41
Delegate James W. Hubbard, District 23A
Delegate Shirley Nathan-Pulliam, District 10
Delegate Nathaniel T. Oaks, District 41
Delegate Shane E. Pendergrass, District 13
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ABORTION
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DEATH -see also- ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVES; WRONGFUL DEATH.
ETHICS
GENETICS
HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH
MEDICAL SCHOOLS
ORGAN DONORSHIP
PENALTIES
PREGNANCY
REVIEW BOARDS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Health - General
( 20-801 , 20-901 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered