Bill > H391

This bill amends several sections of the 2016 General Laws of Massachusetts related to embryonic stem cell research. The key changes are: (1) replacing references to "embryonic stem" cells with "skin" cells, indicating a shift to using reprogrammed human skin cells rather than embryonic stem cells; (2) removing provisions that prohibited donating gametes (eggs or sperm) for research; and (3) modifying the definition of "fetus" to exclude pre-implantation embryos obtained in accordance with the embryonic stem cell research law. These changes suggest the bill aims to facilitate research using reprogrammed skin cells instead of embryonic stem cells, while also removing some restrictions on donating biological materials for research purposes.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H391