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SD HB1057
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
John Sjaarda
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the sale, holding, offering for sale, distribution, and manufacture of products containing cell-cultured protein in South Dakota for a 10-year period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2036
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Defines "cell-cultured protein" as food products made from cell cultures or DNA of host animals grown outside a live animal, but excludes proteins from microbial fermentation, enzymatic processing, traditional food cultures, and biotechnology used for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, or dietary supplements
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Establishes violations as a Class 2 misdemeanor, with enforcement through department inspections of food service establishments upon receipt of complaints and authority to issue stop-sale orders
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Authorizes seizure and condemnation of cell-cultured protein products through circuit court action, with disposal by destruction or court-directed sale
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Permits suspension, revocation, or denial of food service establishment licenses and meat processing licenses upon conviction
Legislative Description
Prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and to provide a penalty therefor.
Public Health and Safety
Last Action
Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 163
1/28/2026