Bill
HB 4083
Overview: HB 4083 - Food: meats; production and sale of lab-grown meat; prohibit. Amends secs. 5107 & 7129 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.5107 & 289.7129).Status: bill electronically repro
Overview: HB 4083 - Food: meats; production and sale of lab-grown meat; prohibit. Amends secs. 5107 & 7129 of 2000 PA 92 (MCL 289.5107 & 289.7129).
Status: bill electronically reproduced 02/12/2025
Introduced: March 07, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to prohibit the production and sale of lab-grown or cultured meat products in the state, citing concerns over the safety and labeling of these emerging food technologies.
Key Provisions:
- Defines "lab-grown meat" as any meat or meat product that is grown or cultured in a laboratory setting using animal cells
- Prohibits the manufacturing, packaging, sale, or distribution of lab-grown meat products within the state
- Requires the Department of Agriculture to enforce the prohibition and impose penalties for violations
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Consumers who will be limited in their access to lab-grown meat products
- Emerging lab-grown meat producers and companies that will be prohibited from operating in the state
- Existing traditional meat producers and processors who may benefit from the ban on lab-grown competition
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been electronically reproduced and is currently under consideration by the legislature. If enacted, the prohibition on lab-grown meat would take effect 6 months after the bill's passage.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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