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Ban on Research Using Aborted Fetal Tissue

New rules prohibit government agencies from conducting or supporting scientific research using fetal tissue obtained from abortions. This means medical research will need to rely on other, ethical sources, which may influence the direction of certain therapies and vaccine development. At the same time, the act allows for the development of new cell lines, provided they are not derived from abortions.
Key points
Government agencies cannot fund or conduct research using fetal tissue from abortions.
Development of new cell lines for research is allowed, provided they are not derived from abortions.
Rules for soliciting and accepting donations of fetal tissue have been changed, excluding those from abortions.
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Print number: 117_S_77
Sponsor: Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
Process start date: 2021-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_77.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies cannot fund or conduct research using fetal tissue from abortions.
  • Development of new cell lines for research is allowed, provided they are not derived from abortions.
  • Rules for soliciting and accepting donations of fetal tissue have been changed, excluding those from abortions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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