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MD HB1023
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
April Rose
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AI Summary
- Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, distribution, or manufacturing of lab-grown meat for human consumption in Maryland
- Defines "lab-grown meat" as meat or meat products containing animal tissue cultured from animal cells outside the animal from which the tissue is derived
- Violations carry a civil penalty of up to $5,000, collectible through civil action in District Court
- Authorizes the Secretary to seize or condemn lab-grown meat sold, distributed, or manufactured in violation of the law
- Effective date: October 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Lab-Grown Meat - Prohibition
Counties
Last Action
Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
2/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Health2/9/2026
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