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OK HB1126

Bill

Status

Passed

5/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jim Grego

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the misbranding and false advertising of manufactured-protein food products (including plant-based, insect-based, and cell-cultivated products) that use meat terminology without clear qualifying labels such as "plant-based," "meatless," or "lab-grown"

  • Requires manufactured-protein products using identifying meat terms (like "burger," "bacon," or "sausage") to display a conspicuous qualifying term in close proximity to the meat term on all labeling and advertising

  • Mandates that food establishments store and display manufactured-protein products separately from traditional meat products, with distinctive shelf tags to distinguish them

  • Directs the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to investigate all credible complaints of misbranded or falsely advertised food products and grants the department rulemaking authority

  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor offense, with food manufacturers subject to additional enforcement measures; effective date is November 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Public health and safety; misbranding of food; falsely advertised; Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to investigate; penalties; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/09/2025

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Wildlife4/1/2025
Agriculture2/4/2025
Energy and Natural Resources Oversight2/4/2025

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