Bill > HB1064

This bill seeks to prohibit the sale, manufacture, and distribution of cultivated meat in Colorado, driven by a desire to protect the state's agricultural heritage. The bill begins with a legislative declaration emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of traditional livestock production in Colorado, arguing that ranching and agriculture are fundamental to rural communities. To implement this prohibition, the bill defines key terms such as "cultivated meat" (food produced from cultured animal cells grown in a laboratory) and provides the Commissioner of Agriculture with the authority to formulate and enforce rules related to this prohibition. The bill amends existing statutes to explicitly make it illegal to sell, offer for sale, manufacture, or distribute cultivated meat within the state. Additionally, the bill includes provisions that would allow the department of health to suspend or revoke licenses for violations of the cultivated meat prohibition. The act is set to take effect after the ninety-day period following the general assembly's final adjournment, with a potential referendum that could require voter approval in the November 2026 election. The bill applies to conduct occurring on or after its effective date and is part of a broader effort to preserve Colorado's traditional agricultural practices and support local livestock producers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1064