HB16-1200: AG Authority Over Fetal Tissue Transfers

  • Position: Oppose
  • Latest Update: January 19, 2017
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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.

Year

2016

Current status

  • House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely (04/04/2016)