Crimes and offenses; human cloning prohibited, criminal penalties provided

Summary

The bill creates a new crime of human cloning and sets a Class C felony penalty for anyone who performs, attempts, assists, or trades in cloned embryos, cells, or related materials. It defines key terms, excludes in‑vitro fertilization and standard fertility treatments, and allows scientific research that does not involve cloning humans. The measure is intended to prevent the creation of genetically identical people while preserving legitimate medical and scientific work.

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