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Subcommittee advances shrimp‑origin labeling bill after brief debate
Summary
Lawmakers advanced H.4248, requiring conspicuous country‑of‑origin labeling for shrimp and shrimp products on menus and packaging; sponsor cited recent state actions in neighboring states and industry support.
Representative (bill sponsor present) introduced House Bill 4248 to require clear country‑of‑origin labeling for shrimp at retail and on menus, saying DNA tests have shown some products labeled as South Carolina shrimp were from other states. The sponsor noted neighboring Georgia and North Carolina had enacted similar laws and that the South Carolina Shrimpers Association supports the measure.
Committee members asked for quick clarifying questions and, after brief public testimony in support, the subcommittee moved the bill forward by voice vote with members present. The chair recorded the committee action and said the bill will proceed for additional consideration in the House process.
The committee did not record detailed debate in the transcript beyond the sponsor's explanation and the motion to move the bill.
