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NY S09029

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Alexis Weik

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture for sale, sale, holding or offering for sale, and distribution of lab-grown meat and 3D printed meat in New York State, while explicitly exempting plant-based meat products

  • Defines "lab grown meat" as food products from animal cells grown through cellular agriculture in bioreactors, and "3D printed meat" as products fabricated using additive manufacturing with bio-ink composed of cultured animal cells or plant-derived proteins

  • Classifies knowing violations as a Class B misdemeanor, with civil penalties of up to $1,000 for individuals and $5,000 for corporations on first offense, increasing to $25,000 for subsequent violations

  • Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Markets to inspect food establishments, facilities, products, ingredients, processes, records, and labeling to determine compliance and enforce the prohibition

  • Allows for seizure and quarantine of violating products, potential suspension of business licenses upon conviction, and provides for judicial review of violations within 30 days

Legislative Description

Prohibits the manufacture for sale, sale, hold or offer for sale, or distribution of lab grown meat or 3D printed meat in the state; creates penalties for violations.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture1/23/2026

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