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MS HB1153
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill Pigott
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or offering for sale of cell-cultured dairy products (milk substitutes derived from animal cells cultured outside a live animal) in Mississippi
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Requires food products containing manufactured-protein (cultivated, insect, or plant-based) to include conspicuous qualifying terms like "lab-grown," "plant-based," or "meatless" near any meat-related terms on labels to avoid misbranding violations
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Establishes civil penalties of up to $500 per day for violations, with a maximum cap of $10,000 for violations arising from the same transaction or occurrence
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Mandates that state universities, community colleges, and public schools adopt procurement policies preventing purchase of misbranded or cultivated-protein food products
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Requires retailers, food service establishments, distributors, and wholesalers to clearly disclose at the point of sale whether products are authentic meat or non-meat alternatives through labels, menu notations, or signage
Legislative Description
Meat and cell-cultivated dairy products; revise the MS Dept. of Ag and Commerce's regulatory authority regarding.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/16/2026