Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Senate committee backs ban on sale and manufacture of cell‑cultured meat
Summary
The committee voted to do‑pass House Bill 401, which would prohibit manufacture, sale and distribution of cell‑cultured (lab‑grown) meat in the state; proponents cited concerns about safety and protecting traditional agriculture and the vote passed 10–1 on roll call.
The Senate Agriculture committee voted to do‑pass House Bill 401, a measure that would prohibit the manufacturing, sale and distribution of cell‑cultured (lab‑grown) edible meat products in the state.
Sponsor Braxton Mitchell told the committee the bill targets cell‑cultured meat production and does not affect plant‑based meat substitutes; he argued the product’s…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
