HF2170 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Cell-cultured meat and poultry definitions and labeling requirements provided.
Related bill: SF239
AI Generated Summary
This bill seeks to regulate the labeling and definition of cell-cultured meat and poultry in Minnesota. Key provisions include:
Definitions:
- Cell-cultured meat: Defined as a meat food product grown using animal cell technology in a controlled environment.
- Cell-cultured poultry: Defined similarly for poultry products.
Labeling Requirements:
- Food products containing cell-cultured meat or poultry must be clearly labeled as such.
- Restaurants and food establishments must indicate on their menus if a dish contains cell-cultured meat or poultry.
Modification of Existing Definitions:
- The bill amends the legal definitions of "meat food product" and "poultry food product" to explicitly include cell-cultured alternatives.
Enforcement:
- The Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture is authorized to regulate labeling rules.
- Failure to comply with these rules can result in misdemeanor charges.
This legislation is designed to ensure transparency in food labeling and inform consumers about the presence of cell-cultured meat or poultry in products and restaurant meals.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Agriculture Finance and Policy |
March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Agriculture Finance and Policy |
March 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |