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OR HB2691
Bill
Status
6/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anna Scharf
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AI Summary
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Manufactured-protein food products (plant-based, insect-based, or cell-cultivated) using meat-related terms on labels are considered misbranded unless they include qualifying terms like "plant-based," "vegan," "meatless," or "lab-grown" in close proximity
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Fabricated-egg food products using egg-related terms on labels are considered misbranded unless they include qualifying terms like "egg-free," "plant-based," or "vegan" in close proximity
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Department of Human Services must request a federal waiver to exclude manufactured-protein and fabricated-egg food products from eligibility under SNAP and WIC nutrition programs in Oregon
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State Board of Education must adopt rules prohibiting purchase of these products for public kindergartens and K-12 schools
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Higher Education Coordinating Commission must adopt rules prohibiting purchase of these products for community colleges and public universities
Legislative Description
Relating to plant-based foods.
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment.
6/27/2025