Illinois 94th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 188 — CLONING & STEM CELL RESEARCH

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Creates the Human Cloning and Adult Stem Cell Research Act. Provides that a person shall not intentionally or knowingly do any of the following: (1) perform or attempt to perform human cloning; (2) transfer or receive a cloned human embryo for any purpose; (3) transfer or receive, in whole or in part, any oocyte, human embryo, fetus, or human somatic cell, for the purpose of human cloning; or (4) participate in performing or in an attempt to perform human cloning. Provides that a violation of these provisions is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides for civil penalties. Provides that research involving the derivation and use of human adult stem cells and stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood and from placenta shall be encouraged and permitted and that the ethical and medical implications of this research shall be given full consideration. Provides that research involving the derivation and use of human adult stem cells shall be reviewed by an approved institutional review board, as determined by the Department of Public Health. Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a violation of the Human Cloning and Adult Stem Cell Research Act is grounds for denial of an application for, denial of renewal of, or revocation of any license, permit, certification, or any other form of permission required to practice or engage in any trade, occupation, or profession regulated by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes conforming changes to the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act, and the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Peter J. Roskam

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Rutherford

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Pamela J. Althoff

  5. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Sullivan

  6. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Todd Sieben

  7. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Richard J. Winkel, Jr.

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Wendell E. Jones

  9. Referred to Rules

  10. First Reading

  11. Filed with Secretary by Sen. William R. Haine

Sponsors

  • William R. Haine · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (1)

  • William R. Haine

Not signed on (182)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 188 do?
Creates the Human Cloning and Adult Stem Cell Research Act. Provides that a person shall not intentionally or knowingly do any of the following: (1) perform or attempt to perform human cloning; (2) transfer or receive a cloned human embryo for any purpose; (3) transfer or receive, in whole or in part, any oocyte, human embryo, fetus, or human somatic cell, for the purpose of human cloning; or (4) participate in performing or in an attempt to perform human cloning. Provides that a violation of these provisions is a Class A misdemeanor. Provides for civil penalties. Provides that research involving the derivation and use of human adult stem cells and stem cells derived from umbilical cord blood and from placenta shall be encouraged and permitted and that the ethical and medical implications of this research shall be given full consideration. Provides that research involving the derivation and use of human adult stem cells shall be reviewed by an approved institutional review board, as determined by the Department of Public Health. Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that a violation of the Human Cloning and Adult Stem Cell Research Act is grounds for denial of an application for, denial of renewal of, or revocation of any license, permit, certification, or any other form of permission required to practice or engage in any trade, occupation, or profession regulated by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Makes conforming changes to the Medical Practice Act of 1987, the Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act, and the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 188?
SB 188 is sponsored by William R. Haine.
What is the current status of SB 188?
This bill died with 94th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 188?
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