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LA SB152

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Fesi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the advertising, manufacturing, distribution, sale, or offering for sale of cell cultured food products for human consumption in Louisiana, effective August 1, 2026

  • 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

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $500 per violation, with each day of violation counting as a separate offense

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health & Welfare2/25/2026

Full Bill Text

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