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LA SB152
Bill
Status
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michael Fesi
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the advertising, manufacturing, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of cell cultured food products for human consumption in Louisiana, effective August 1, 2026
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Defines "cell cultured food product" as any cultured animal tissue produced from in vitro animal cell cultures outside of the organism from which it is derived
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $500 per violation, with each day of violation counting as a separate offense
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Authorizes the Commissioner of Agriculture and Forestry to assess penalties through adjudicatory hearings, institute civil proceedings to enforce rulings, and seek injunctive relief in district court
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Grants the commissioner authority to adopt rules and regulations necessary to implement the law in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act
Legislative Description
Prohibits certain actions with respect to cell cultured food products for human consumption. (8/1/26)
FOOD SAFETY
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
3/9/2026