Bill > HB380

This bill establishes a comprehensive legal framework to prohibit human cloning in Alabama, defining key scientific terms and creating criminal penalties for related activities. The legislation defines specific terms like "embryo" (a human organism from single cell to eight weeks of development), "human cloning" (various processes of creating genetically near-identical human organisms through artificial reproduction techniques), and "somatic cell" (a diploid cell from a human body). Under the bill, a person commits the crime of human cloning if they intentionally perform or attempt to perform human cloning, participate in such an attempt, or ship/transfer embryos or cells produced through cloning techniques. Violating these provisions would be classified as a Class C felony. The bill specifically excludes standard fertility treatments and research involving cloning techniques for non-human organisms or cellular materials. Importantly, the legislation does not broadly restrict scientific research not explicitly prohibited, ensuring that other forms of scientific investigation remain permissible. The act is set to become effective on October 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation and allowing stakeholders time to understand and comply with the new legal requirements.

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