What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 1800.
Human-Animal Chimera Prohibition: New Regulations and Penalties
This act prohibits the creation, transfer, and transport of specific types of human-animal chimeras, which are organisms combining human and animal characteristics. Its purpose is to address ethical and scientific concerns, with violations carrying substantial fines and imprisonment. Citizens should note that the act does not prohibit research involving transgenic animals or human organ, tissue, or cell transplants into animals, provided they do not violate the main prohibitions.
Key points
The act prohibits creating, transferring, and transporting organisms that are a combination of human and animal, including embryos of uncertain species membership.
It introduces financial penalties of up to $1 million or twice the gross pecuniary gain, as well as imprisonment for up to 10 years for violations.
It clarifies that the prohibitions do not apply to research on animals with human genes or transplants of human tissues into animals, as long as they do not result in prohibited chimeras.
Status:
Expired
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