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SB1318 • 2026

Regulates the use of cell-cultivated protein for human consumption

Regulates the use of cell-cultivated protein for human consumption

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Carter, Jill; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-01-27
Official status
Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee
Effective date
2026-08-28

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Bill History

  1. 2026-01-27 S242

    Second Read and Referred S Agriculture, Food Production and Outdoor Resources Committee

  2. 2026-01-07 S81

    S First Read

  3. 2025-12-01 Missouri House of Representatives and Missouri Senate

    Prefiled

Official Summary Text

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SB 1318 - Under this act, the sale or offering for sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption, or any product containing such, shall be prohibited within this state. "Cell-cultured protein" shall include any food product derived from harvesting animal cells and artificially replicating those cells in a growth medium to produce tissue.
SARAH HASKINS