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SB 22

Agriculture; prohibiting the manufacturing and selling of cell-cultured meat. Effective date.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Grant Green

Oklahoma bill SB 22 bans manufacturing and selling cell-cultured meat to protect traditional livestock farming from emerging food technology competition.

Second Reading referred to Agriculture and Wildlife
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Bill Summary · SB 22

Legislative bill overview

SB 22 proposes to prohibit the manufacturing and sale of cell-cultured meat (also called cultivated or lab-grown meat) in Oklahoma. The bill has recently been introduced and is currently in the Agriculture and Wildlife committee after its first reading.

Why is this important

Cell-cultured meat is an emerging food technology that could reshape agriculture and food production. Oklahoma's cattle ranching industry is economically significant, and this bill reflects concerns about protecting traditional livestock farming from potential market disruption. The outcome may signal how states will regulate this developing industry and could influence consumer access to alternative protein options.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic protectionism vs. innovation: The bill protects established agricultural interests but may limit consumer choice and prevent Oklahoma from participating in a growing biotech food sector
  • Regulatory authority: Questions about whether state-level bans conflict with federal food safety authority (FDA) and interstate commerce principles
  • Market viability: Unclear whether restricting cell-cultured meat in one state significantly impacts the industry, or merely exports the market to neighboring states

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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