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MS HB1365
mRNA vaccinations; prohibit use of in food products and livestock intended for human consumption.
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Introduced
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
In Committee
01/20/2025
01/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend To Prohibit The Administration Or Inoculation Of Any Vaccine Developed Using Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mrna) Technology For Use In Any Livestock, Aquacultural Specimen, Poultry, Produce Or Other Food Product Intended For Human Consumption In This State; To Provide That A Violation Constitutes A Misdemeanor; To Amend Sections 75-35-3 And 75-33-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term Messenger Ribonucleic Acid (mrna) Vaccine; To Amend Section 75-35-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Duties To Livestock And Meat Inspectors Appointed By The Commissioner Of Agriculture And Commerce; To Amend Section 75-35-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Nothing Prohibits A Person From Labeling Meat Or A Meat Product As "mrna Free" If The Animals From Which The Meat Or Meat Product Was Derived Were Not Administered An Mrna Vaccine; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the administration of mRNA (messenger ribonucleic acid) vaccines in livestock, aquacultural specimens, poultry, produce, and other food products intended for human consumption in Mississippi. The legislation defines an mRNA vaccine as a substance that stimulates antibody production by introducing mRNA corresponding to a viral protein. Any person who administers such a vaccine would be guilty of a misdemeanor. The bill also amends several existing sections of Mississippi law to incorporate this definition and provide additional context, including allowing producers to label meat products as "mRNA free" if the animals were not given an mRNA vaccine. The law would take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to give farmers and food producers clarity about the use of mRNA vaccine technology in food production. The bill appears to be a proactive measure addressing concerns about the use of mRNA technology in agriculture and food processing, potentially reflecting ongoing debates about vaccine technologies and their application in the food supply chain.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/04/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2025/pdf/history/HB/HB1365.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2025/html/HB/1300-1399/HB1365IN.htm |
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