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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

    SECTION 1. IC 16-18-2-5.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 5.5. "Adult stem cell"means an undifferentiated cell that:
        (1) is found in a differentiated tissue;
        (2) is renewable; and
        (3) yields specialized cell types with certain limitations of the tissue from which it originated.
    SECTION 2. IC 16-18-2-56.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE UPON PASSAGE]: Sec. 56.5. (a) "Cloning" means the use of asexual reproduction to create or grow a human embryo from a single cell or cells of a genetically identical human.
    (b) The term does not include:
        (1) a treatment or procedure to enhance human reproductive capability through the manipulation of

human oocytes or embryos, including the following:
            (A) In vitro fertilization.
            (B) Gamete intrafallopian transfer.
            (C) Zygote intrafallopian transfer; or
        (2) the following types of stem cell research:
            (A) Adult stem cell.
            (B) Fetal stem cell, as long as the biological parent has given written consent for the use of the fetal stem cells.
            (C) Embryonic stem cells from lines that are permissible for use under applicable federal law.
    SECTION 3. IC 16-18-2-128.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]: Sec. 128.5. (a) "Fetal stem cell" means any of the following types of stem cells taken from a fetus that was either miscarried or stillborn from any of the following sources:
        (1) Placenta.
        (2) Umbilical cord.
        (3) Amniotic fluid.
        (4) Fetal tissue.
    (b) The term does not include any cells that are taken as the result of an abortion unless the cells are permissible for use under applicable federal law.
    SECTION 4. IC 16-18-2-183.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE UPON PASSAGE]: Sec. 183.5. "Human embryo" means a human egg cell with a full genetic composition capable of differentiating and maturing into a complete human being.
    SECTION 5. IC 16-21-3-4 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW SECTION TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE UPON PASSAGE]: Sec. 4. Notwithstanding section 1 of this chapter, the state department shall revoke the license of a hospital licensed under this article if, after appropriate notice and an

opportunity for a hearing, the state health commissioner proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the hospital:
        (1) knowingly allows the hospital's facilities to be used for cloning or attempted cloning; or
        (2) knowingly allows the hospital's employees, in the course of the employee's employment, to participate in cloning or attempted cloning.
    SECTION 6. IC 16-34.5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW ARTICLE TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE UPON PASSAGE]:
     ARTICLE 34.5. CLONING
    Chapter 1. Public Policy Against Human Cloning
    Sec. 1. The general assembly declares that human cloning is against public policy.
    Sec. 2. The state, a state educational institution (as defined in IC 20-12-0.5-1), or a political subdivision of the state may not use public funds, facilities, or employees to knowingly participate in cloning or attempted cloning.
    SECTION 7. IC 20-12-29.7 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2005]:
     Chapter 29.7. Adult Stem Cell Research Center
    Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "center" refers to an adult stem cell research center established under section 2 of this chapter to carry out the duties specified by this chapter.
    Sec. 2. The board of trustees of Indiana University may establish an adult stem cell research center.
    Sec. 3. The center must be under the administration of the school of medicine.
    Sec. 4. The dean of the school of medicine shall appoint the director of the center.
    Sec. 5. The board of trustees of Indiana University may receive, accept, hold, and apply donations, bequests of funds, property, gifts, and other income in support of the center's purposes.