An Act amending Title 3 (Agriculture) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in food protection, further providing for definitions and for prohibited acts.
HB 2139 defines "cell-cultured protein" (lab-grown meat made from animal cells grown outside the animal) and prohibits its manufacturing, sale, delivery, holding for sale, or offering for sale in Pennsylvania. The bill directly affects companies developing or selling lab-grown meat products within the state. Key provisions establish a legal definition for this emerging food technology and ban all commercial transactions involving it. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment, creating a clear regulatory restriction on this specific food product type.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
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Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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1 primary · 20 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tina Pickett
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Kuzma
RRepublican
Co
Barb Gleim
RRepublican
Co
Brenda Pugh
RRepublican
Co
Bud Cook
RRepublican
Co
Chad Reichard
RRepublican
Co
Charity Krupa
RRepublican
Co
Clint Owlett
RRepublican
Co
Dave Zimmerman
RRepublican
Co
Donna Scheuren
RRepublican
Co
Jamie Walsh
RRepublican
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