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History
- Referred to health
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Provides a limitation on the use of state funds for stem cell projects or research
In Assembly Committee · Health · Sponsor Michael Benjamin
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to limiting the use of state funding on certain stem cell projects and research
Purpose
To ensure that taxpayer funds for stem cell research are spent in the wisest possible manner.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 -- Adds a new section 265-f to the Public Health Law to limit state funding for stem cell research to the most reliable and effective methods of research.
Section 2 -- Effective date.
Justification
In 2007, the New York State Legislature approved funding for stem cell research and created the Empire State Stem Cell Board. This board was designed to oversee the funding and policy related to stem cell research in New York State.
This legislation will ensure that funding for stem cell research in New York State is spent in the wisest most sensible and most fiscally prudent manner.
Legislative history
S.5268-A of 2007-2008
Fiscal implications
Undetermined.
Effective date
Immediately.
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