Feigenholtz Stem Cell Bill Passes
Copyright by The Windy City Times
2007-03-07
State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, voted Thursday to use public funding to support embryonic stem cell research in Illinois. The bipartisan measure, House Bill 138, marks the first time the House has approved embryonic stem cell research, according to a press release.
“I am grateful to my fellow legislators for having the wisdom to approve this measure,” Feigenholtz said in the statement. “The steps we have taken to approve and fund stem cell research will pave the way for medical miracles with tremendous life-saving potential. We are making an important investment and one that will keep Illinois competitive with other states that have already approved similar legislation.”
The measure, which passed 67-46-1, allows for research involving the derivation and use of human embryonic stem cells from any source, human embryonic germ cells and human adult stem cells from any source. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Illinois Department of Public Health to develop the Illinois Regenerative Medicine Institute Program to provide and award grants to state medical research institutions. In addition, the bill bans the cloning of human beings.
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