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OK HB1126
Bill
Status
5/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jim Grego
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AI Summary
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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"
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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
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Mandates that food establishments store and display manufactured-protein products separately from traditional meat products, with distinctive shelf tags to distinguish them
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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
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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