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SD SB124

Bill

Status

Passed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

John Sjaarda

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the manufacture, sale, offering for sale, holding for sale, and distribution of cell-cultured protein products in South Dakota from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031

  • Defines "cell-cultured protein" as food products made wholly or partly from animal cell cultures or DNA grown outside a live animal, excluding proteins from microbial fermentation, enzymatic processing, traditional food cultures, and biotechnology used for pharmaceuticals, vaccines, or supplements

  • Violations constitute a Class 2 misdemeanor

  • Department must inspect food service establishments upon complaint and issue stop-sale orders if violations are found; convictions may result in license suspension, revocation, or denial of renewal

  • Animal Industry Board shall enforce the law using existing authority, including seizure and condemnation of products

Legislative Description

Temporarily 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

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 529

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Natural Resources2/24/2026
Agriculture and Natural Resources1/26/2026

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