STEM CELL RESEARCH ACT
Summary
Creates the Stem Cell Research Act. Provides that it is the policy of the State of Illinois that research involving the derivation and use of human embryonic stem cells, human embryonic germ cells, and human adult stem cells from any source shall be permitted and that such research shall be reviewed by an approved institutional review board. Provides that individuals receiving fertility treatment shall have the option to choose among the available means of disposing of any human embryos remaining following the fertility treatment. Prohibits the purchase or sale of embryonic or cadaveric fetal tissue for research purposes and provides criminal penalties. Provides for liability in procuring, furnishing, donating, processing, distributing, or using embryonic or cadaveric fetal tissue for research purposes.
Bill status
failed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2003
Committee Review
Jan 2005
House Passage
Mar 2003
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2003
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes · Senate Nov 18, 2004 · House Mar 26, 2003
How they voted
26–28
Failed · 2 other
Total votes 56
Nov 18, 2004
D
Democratic30
76% Yea
R
Republican26
84% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
74
Key actions
1
Committee
19
Amendments
19
Jan 11, 2005
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Jan 10, 2005
Senate · Reported by committee
Motion Filed Sen. Dale A. Righter; Pursuant to Senate Rule 7-9, discharge Floor Amendment No. 8 from the Senate Rules Committee, and that Floor Amendment No. 8, Be Approved for Consideration. Motion Dated November 18, 2004.
Dec 19, 2004
Senate · Amendment failed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 8 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Dec 19, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules
Nov 18, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Lost; 028-029-001; Schoenberg
Nov 17, 2004
Senate · Reported by committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Be Adopted Executive; 007-005-001
Nov 17, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 8 Referred to Rules
Nov 17, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 8 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dale A. Righter
Nov 17, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Rules Refers to Executive
Nov 17, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Referred to Rules
Nov 17, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 7 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
Aug 24, 2004
Senate · Amendment failed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 6 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Aug 24, 2004
Senate · Amendment failed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Aug 24, 2004
Senate · Amendment failed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Aug 24, 2004
Senate · Amendment failed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Aug 24, 2004
Senate · Amendment failed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
Aug 24, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules
Jun 18, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 6 Referred to Rules
Jun 18, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 6 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
May 26, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Referred to Rules
May 26, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 5 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
May 12, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Lost; 028-028-001; Schoenberg
May 5, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Be Approved for Consideration Health & Human Services; 008-002-000
May 4, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Rules Refers to Health & Human Services
May 4, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules
May 4, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
May 4, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules
May 4, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
Apr 29, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules
Apr 29, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
Apr 22, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules
Apr 22, 2004
Senate · Amendment offered
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Jeffrey M. Schoenberg
Jul 1, 2003
Senate · Referred to committee
Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Rules
May 1, 2003
Senate · Reported by committee
Do Pass Health & Human Services; 007-003-000
Apr 10, 2003
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Health & Human Services
Apr 2, 2003
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
Apr 2, 2003
Senate · Introduced
Arrive in Senate
Mar 26, 2003
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (58-54-2)
Mar 12, 2003
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 007-001-000
Mar 5, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Feb 28, 2003
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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