The main purpose of this legislation is to amend existing laws to prohibit the sale and transactions involving human fetal tissue. The goal is to close what supporters of the bill describe as loopholes that allow for financial exchanges related to fetal tissue, which they argue is unethical and should not be part of medical or research practices. Key provisions of the bill clarify what constitutes "valuable consideration" in the context of fetal tissue. This includes any form of payment, gifts, or recognition of value.