State Rep. Mike Reynolds believes human embryos should be protected like any other living human being.“Human embryos are undeveloped human beings,” Reynolds, R-Oklahoma City, said. “The state cannot condone their use even for research that is done with the best of intentions.”
House Bill 1326 by Reynolds would make it a misdemeanor to conduct non-therapeutic research that would kill a human embryo or subject it to a substantial risk of death or injury. The bill also prohibits the use of tissues or cells obtained from human embryos and transporting human embryos with the purpose of using them in a way in which they would be harmed.
“This legislation is meant to prevent the misuse and abuse of unborn children,” Reynolds said. “Nationally, the use of human embryos is likely going to begin again under the new administration. My intention is to do my part to protect these children at least in the state of Oklahoma.”
Reynolds noted that House Bill 1326 also directs state agencies to discontinue funding to any organizations or groups associated with the misuse of human embryos. It would also make those organizations and groups ineligible for any tax credits.
“The tax and grant provision in the bill ensures that universities and laboratories are responsible for the actions of their staff and will help with the enforcement of the bill,” Reynolds said. “Unfortunately there are those who do not believe or choose to ignore the fact that human embryos are human beings and that we have a moral obligation to keep from harming them in any way.”
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