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Senate committee sends bill to ban sale and manufacture of lab‑grown meat out of committee, 10‑1
Summary
The Senate Agriculture, Livestock & Irrigation Committee voted 10‑1 to pass House Bill 401, which would prohibit manufacture, sale and distribution of cell‑cultured (lab‑grown) edible products in Montana; proponents raised health and economic concerns and the Department of Livestock provided regulatory context.
The Senate Agriculture, Livestock & Irrigation Committee voted 10‑1 to pass House Bill 401, a measure introduced by Representative Braxton Mitchell that would prohibit the manufacture, sale, holding for sale or distribution of cell‑cultured edible products in Montana.
Sponsor Mitchell told the committee the bill is intended to protect traditional agricultural markets and public health while regulators and scientists evaluate long‑term safety. Proponents who testified included Randon Gregg, who…
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