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SD SB123

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carl Perry

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offering for sale, holding, or distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein in South Dakota, with violations classified as a Class 2 misdemeanor

  • Bans manufacturing cell-cultured protein products for sale within the state, with penalties including possible suspension, revocation, or denial of meat processing licenses

  • Defines "cell-cultured protein" as any product produced for human food made wholly or in part from cell culture or DNA of a host animal and grown or cultivated outside a live animal

  • Authorizes the department to inspect food service establishments upon complaint and issue stop-sale orders for violations, with violating products subject to seizure and condemnation by circuit court

  • Amends existing livestock transport statutes to update cross-references for the definition of livestock from subdivision 39-5-6(11) to § 39-5-6

Legislative Description

Prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein, and provide a penalty therefor.

Public Health and Safety

Last Action

Withdrawn at the Request of the Prime Sponsor S.J. 129

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources1/26/2026

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