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AR SB255
Bill
Status
5/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clint Penzo
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "drug" under Arkansas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include food that contains a vaccine or vaccine material
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Defines "vaccine or vaccine material" as FDA-authorized substances intended to stimulate antibody production and provide immunity, prepared from disease agents or synthetic substitutes
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Requires medical labeling for any food products containing vaccines or vaccine materials
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Declares an emergency based on concerns about research into edible plants as mRNA vaccine delivery methods, making the act effective immediately upon gubernatorial approval
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Sponsored by Senators C. Penzo, J. Boyd, J. Bryant and Representatives C. Cooper, Rose, Long in the 95th General Assembly Regular Session, 2025
Legislative Description
To Amend The Definition Of "drug" Within The Food, Drug, And Cosmetic Act; And To Declare An Emergency.
Last Action
Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
5/5/2025