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SD HB1057

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Sjaarda

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Authorizes seizure and condemnation of cell-cultured protein products through circuit court action, with disposal by destruction or court-directed sale

  • 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Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor H.J. 163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

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources1/14/2026

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