Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes guidelines and procedures for stem cell research while banning human reproductive cloning.

Highlights:

- Makes reproductive human cloning a Class E felony punishable by a fine not exceeding $1,000,000 [sec. 1(3002D)(b)]. - Allows human embryonic stem cells to be used in research if they are donated from in vitro fertilization clinics and if the cells meet certain criteria [sec. 1(3003D)(a)]. - Makes the sale of an embryo a Class E felony punishable by a fine not exceeding $100,000 [sec. 1(3003D)(b)]. - Creates a Human Stem Cell Research Advisory Committee to oversee research, set guidelines, and report annually on research activities [sec. 1(3004D)(a)]. - Applies the Committee's guidelines only to research that is publicly funded [sec. 1(3004D)(d)].

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