Bill > HB864

This bill modifies Missouri's regulations surrounding raw milk sales by introducing a new category of "Grade A retail raw milk or cream" that can be sold with strict labeling requirements. Specifically, the bill allows raw milk to be sold to retail establishments, but only if it is clearly labeled "NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION" in half-inch high letters, with an additional statement that "IT IS NOT LEGAL TO SELL RAW MILK FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN MISSOURI". The bill also requires that any dairy farm producing this raw milk must have its herd accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture as both tuberculosis-free and brucellosis-free, with annual testing required while the herd is in the process of obtaining this certification. Additionally, the bill maintains the existing provision that individuals may purchase raw milk directly from a farm for their own personal use. The legislation updates definitions related to milk and milk products, and stipulates that bottlers and distributors of raw milk must be inspected by the state milk board at least quarterly. These changes aim to provide more controlled access to raw milk while maintaining public health safeguards.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB864&year=2025&code=R