Prohibits labeling requirements for bioengineered food that are more stringent than federal requirements
This bill prevents states from creating bioengineered food labeling rules that are stricter than federal standards. It ensures that any food product meeting federal disclosure requirements is automatically considered compliant with state laws as well. The legislation directly affects food manufacturers and retailers by limiting the ability of state governments to impose additional or different labeling obligations on these products.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 23, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Jan 23, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
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Jeff Farnan
RRepublican
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