Bill > SB255

This bill amends the Arkansas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by modifying the definition of "drug" to include food containing vaccines or vaccine materials. Specifically, the bill adds two key provisions: first, it expands the definition of "drug" to explicitly include food that contains a vaccine or vaccine material, and second, it introduces a new definition for "vaccine or vaccine material" as a substance intended to stimulate antibody production and provide immunity against disease, which must be authorized or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The emergency clause emphasizes the legislature's concern about emerging technologies that might involve turning edible plants into mRNA vaccines, and aims to ensure consumer awareness and proper medical labeling of food products containing vaccines. The bill will become effective immediately upon gubernatorial approval, the expiration of the Governor's review period, or the overriding of a potential veto, with the stated goal of protecting public health and safety by ensuring transparency about vaccine-containing food products.

Health and Social Services

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb255&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R