§ 63-1-270.2. Human embryo – Stem cell research – Reporting system.

A.  For the purposes of the Advancement in Stem Cell Cures and Therapies Act, “human embryo” means a living organism of the species Homo sapiens at the earliest stage of development, including the single-cell stage, that is not located in the body of a woman.

B.  Research on human tissue regeneration and human diseases using adult stem cells and stem cells obtained from umbilical cord blood and amniotic fluid may be conducted in this state, provided that the research is performed:

1.  Safely and ethically;

2.  Only on embryonic stem cell lines created prior to August 1, 2001, and in accordance with federal law as it existed on November 1, 2007; and

3.  Without the use of a human embryo, including a human embryo produced using cloning technology.

C.  When research is performed in accordance with the Advancement in Stem Cell Cures and Therapies Act, a person or governmental body shall not:

1.  Restrict public funds designated for the stem cell research; or

2.  Obstruct or provide disincentives for the stem cell research.

D.  The State Department of Health shall establish a reporting system that collects information regarding all activities carried out in accordance with this section.

E.  The Department shall submit a report with all information collected pursuant to subsection D of this section to the Governor, the Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the State Senate no later than December 31 of each year.

Added by Laws 2008, c. 48, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2008.