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HB 1365

mRNA vaccinations; prohibit use of in food products and livestock intended for human consumption.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dan Eubanks

Mississippi bill would ban mRNA vaccines from food products and livestock, addressing theoretical future practice rather than current FDA-permitted uses.

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Bill Summary · HB 1365

Legislative bill overview

HB 1365 would prohibit the use of mRNA vaccines in food products and livestock intended for human consumption in Mississippi. The bill appears designed to prevent mRNA vaccine technology from being incorporated into the food supply through animal agriculture or direct food fortification.

Why is this important

This bill reflects growing public concern about mRNA technology oversight in food systems, though current scientific and regulatory practice does not involve adding mRNA vaccines to food or livestock. The proposal would establish a state-level restriction on a practice that the FDA does not currently permit, raising questions about regulatory jurisdiction and whether such legislation addresses real or theoretical risks.

Potential points of contention

  • Scientific accuracy: mRNA vaccines are not currently used in food products or standard livestock vaccination protocols; critics argue the bill addresses a non-existent practice
  • Regulatory overlap: Federal FDA authority over food and drug safety may preempt state-level restrictions, creating legal uncertainty
  • Agricultural impact: The livestock restriction could affect Mississippi farming practices if future mRNA animal vaccines are developed for disease prevention, potentially limiting farmers' options
  • Intent vs. scope: Unclear whether the bill targets theoretical future uses or reflects concerns about undisclosed mRNA in existing food supplies

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

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