HB 947 -- Human Embryos and Cloning

Co-Sponsors:  Reid, Secrest, Luetkenhaus, Phillips, Holt, Enz,
Selby, Bartelsmeyer

This bill restricts human embryo research and prohibits human
cloning.  The bill bans human embryo research that either
destroys the embryo or creates a substantial risk of embryo
destruction and makes these activities a class A misdemeanor.
In vitro fertilization and embryonic diagnostic tests are
specifically exempted from the embryo research ban.  In
addition, the bill prohibits human cloning or attempted human
cloning.  The bill makes human cloning a felony punishable by
imprisonment for no more than 10 years and a fine of no more
than $10 million.

Missouri House of Representatives
Last Updated September 13, 2001 at 2:04 pm