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SB 96

Public health and safety; prohibiting the manufacture, sell, hold or offer for sale, or distribution of cultivated meat; authorizing certain enforcement meassures by the State Department of Health. Effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by George Burns and 2 co-sponsors

Oklahoma SB 96 bans manufacturing, selling, and distributing cultivated meat statewide, protecting traditional livestock industries while restricting consumer access to lab-grown protein alternatives.

Coauthored by Senator Burns
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Bill Summary · SB 96

Legislative bill overview

SB 96 prohibits the manufacture, sale, possession, and distribution of cultivated meat (lab-grown meat) in Oklahoma. The bill establishes this as a violation of state law with an effective date specified in the legislation. This represents a complete ban on cultivated meat products within the state.

Why is this important

Cultivated meat is an emerging food technology that produces real meat from animal cells without raising and slaughtering animals. Oklahoma's ban could significantly impact food innovation investment, consumer access to alternative proteins, and set a precedent for other states. It also reflects broader tensions between traditional agricultural industries and emerging food technology sectors.

Potential points of contention

  • Agricultural protectionism vs. innovation: The bill may shield conventional livestock industries from competition but could discourage food technology investment and limit consumer choice in a growing market
  • Interstate commerce concerns: A state ban could conflict with interstate commerce principles if cultivated meat is legally sold in neighboring states, creating enforcement and legal challenges
  • Consumer autonomy: Prohibiting a legal product restricts consumer choice and market access to food alternatives that some view as addressing sustainability, animal welfare, and food security concerns

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

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