Prohibits the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption

HB 2769 prohibits the sale or offer for sale of cell-cultured protein (food made by growing animal cells in a lab) for human consumption within the state. It directly affects food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors who produce or sell these lab-grown protein products. The bill defines "cell-cultured protein" and makes its sale unlawful under state food safety laws, enforced by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Violations would be handled like other food law violations, with penalties under existing state statutes.