Prohibits the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption
This bill prohibits the sale of lab-grown meat products (referred to as "cell-cultured protein") for human consumption within the state. It directly affects food businesses, retailers, and distributors selling these products. The law amends state food safety statutes to explicitly ban such sales, with enforcement by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Violations carry penalties similar to other food safety violations under state law, and the state law overrides conflicting local regulations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 17, 2025
Last action May 15, 2026
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4
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Committee
1
May 15, 2026
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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