Bill > SB1079

This bill introduces new regulations for cell-cultured meat in Oklahoma, defining the term as meat developed from animal cell cultures rather than traditional livestock raising and slaughter. The bill requires licensed food establishments to disclose the presence of cell-cultured meat in their products, with specific disclosure requirements to be developed by the State Commissioner of Health. The Commissioner is authorized to create rules that mandate food establishments clearly inform customers about any food items containing cell-cultured meat, and these rules can be tailored to different types of food establishments. Notably, the bill distinguishes cell-cultured meat from plant-based protein alternatives and explicitly states that food establishments cannot sell products containing cell-cultured meat unless they comply with the forthcoming disclosure rules. The legislation will take effect on November 1, 2025, giving food establishments and regulatory authorities time to prepare for the new requirements. The primary aim of the bill appears to be increasing transparency for consumers about the origin and composition of meat products in food establishments.

Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1079&Session=2500