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Junior Chimp
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« on: February 21, 2007, 02:01:02 PM » |
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Usually I don't like to but in Senate debates, but I thought this might be helpful. This was introduced by me and passed by the Northeast GA when I was Governor. It is similar to the measure that was passed in the Congress and vetoed by Bush.
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Northeastern Stem Cell Act of 2005
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Northeastern Region of the Republic of Atlasia,
§ I. Notwithstanding any other provision of law (including any regulation or guidance), the Governor shall conduct and support research that utilizes human embryonic stem cells in accordance with this section (regardless of the date on which the stem cells were derived from a human embryo).
§ II. Ethical Requirements- Human embryonic stem cells shall be eligible for use in any research conducted or supported by the Governor if the cells meet each of the following:
(a) The stem cells were derived from human embryos that have been donated from in vitro fertilization clinics, were created for the purposes of fertility treatment, and were in excess of the clinical need of the individuals seeking such treatment.
(b) Prior to the consideration of embryo donation and through consultation with the individuals seeking fertility treatment, it was determined that the embryos would never be implanted in a woman and would otherwise be discarded.
(c) The individuals seeking fertility treatment donated the embryos with written informed consent and without receiving any financial or other inducements to make the donation.
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