prohibit the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured meat in this state, and to provide a penalty therefor.
This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cell-cultured meat within South Dakota. It directly affects food producers, retailers, and consumers by banning this specific type of lab-grown meat product. The legislation establishes penalties for anyone who violates the ban, ensuring enforcement through legal consequences. This measure prevents the introduction of cell-cultured meat into the state's food supply chain.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Feb 20, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill introduces a ban on selling, holding, or distributing cell-cultured meat in South Dakota and prohibits manufacturing it for sale. It establishes Class 2 misdemeanor penalties for violations and gives the Department of Health authority to inspect establishments and issue stop-sale orders. The bill also amends existing food safety laws to allow seizure and condemnation of cell-cultured meat products.
Scope change
The bill expands regulatory authority to include cell-cultured meat products, which were not previously covered under existing meat and food safety statutes.
REQUIREMENT
Prohibits the sale, holding, offering for sale, or distribution of cell-cultured meat within the state.
ENFORCEMENT
Establishes Class 2 misdemeanor penalties for violations and allows the Department of Health to inspect establishments and issue stop-sale orders.
Amends existing food safety statutes to include cell-cultured meat products in seizure and condemnation procedures.
DEFINITION
Defines cell-cultured meat as animal tissue produced from animal cell cultures grown in a laboratory instead of through traditional raising and slaughtering of animals.
TIMELINE
Includes a sunset provision repealing the Act's provisions on June 30, 2035, with amended Code sections reverting to their prior state.
Floor votes · House Feb 6, 2025
How they voted
41–26
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 68
Feb 6, 2025
D
Democratic5
80% Nay
R
Republican63
65% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
13
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Amendments
1
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Reconsidered , Passed, YEAS 16, NAYS 19 S.J. 319
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Intent to reconsider , Passed, S.J. 304
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 17, NAYS 17 S.J. 303
lower
Feb 18, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass , Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Committee
Referred to S.J. 219
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 42, NAYS 26 H.J. 214
lower
Feb 6, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (41-26-1)
house
Feb 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Amended , Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 5
lower
Feb 4, 2025
Introduced
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend , Passed, Amendment 1109A
lower
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced
First read in House and referred to H.J. 133
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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