BILL NUMBER: SB 253
SB 253, Ortiz. Stem cells: human tissue: research.
Under existing law, it is unlawful for any person to knowingly
acquire, receive, sell, promote the transfer of, or otherwise
transfer any human organ, for purposes of transplantation, for
valuable consideration.
Under existing law, human tissue may be removed in certain
circumstances from human remains for the use of the tissue by
authorized donees, including, but not limited to, physicians,
hospitals, and educational institutions, for transplant, therapeutic,
or scientific purposes.
This bill would declare that the policy of the state shall be that
research involving the derivation and use of human embryonic stem
cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells from
any source, including somatic cell nuclear transplantation, shall be
permitted, as specified. This bill would require a health care
provider delivering fertility treatment to provide his or her patient
with specified information. The bill would authorize a donation of
a human embryo pursuant to specific requirements and would prohibit
the purchase or sale of embryonic or cadaveric fetal tissue for
research purposes.
