SB 148 — Saving the Cure Act; create the Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Bank for postnatal tissue and fluid; Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 31 of the O.C.G.A., relating to health, so as to provide a short title; to provide legislative intent and findings; to provide definitions; to create the Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood Bank for postnatal tissue and fluid; to provide for donations and information concerning donations; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Commission for Saving the Cure and the membership, appointment, terms of office, and duties of such commission; to provide for certain funding mechanisms; to amend Article 3 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to income tax returns and information, so as to authorize taxpayers to make certain contributions through the income tax payment and refund process; to provide an effective date and for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Senate Date Signed by Governor

Legislative term

Georgia General Assembly 2007-2008

Session

2007-2008 Regular Session

Chamber or committee

Georgia Senate

Measure type

Bill

Introduced

Feb 13, 2007