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HB 138 - Stem Cell Research and Human Cloning - Illinois Key Vote

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Title: Stem Cell Research and Human Cloning

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that allows stem cell research but prohibits human cloning.

Highlights:

-Permits research using embryonic and adult stem cells [Sec 5 (1)]. -Allows public funding of such research [Sec 5 (20)]. -Establishes the Illinois Regenerative Medicine Institute Oversight Committee to provide research grants [Sec 20 (a)]. - Prevents committee members of the Illinois Regenerative Medicine Institute Oversight Committee from voting if there is a financial conflict of interest [Sec 25 (a)(1-4)]. -Prohibits the cloning of a human being [Sec 40 (a)]. -Prohibits the purchase or sale of embryonic or fetal tissue for research [Sec 45 (a)].

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