HB16-1200
Attorney General Authority Over Fetal Tissue Transfers
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2016 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning providing enforcement authority to the attorney general over unlawful transfers of fetal tissue from an induced termination of pregnancy.
Bill Summary:
Under current law, it is unlawful to transfer fetal tissue from an induced termination of pregnancy for valuable consideration to an institution that conducts fetal tissue research. The department of public health and environment and state registrar are tasked with enforcement of the prohibition. The bill gives the attorney general the authority to investigation violations and punish any violation.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
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Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 02/04/2016 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 16-1200 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion failed on a vote of 4-5. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 16-1200 indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-4. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2016 | House | House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely |
| 02/04/2016 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
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