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WI SB560
WI SB560The sale, service, and labeling of food products containing lab-grown animal cells and providing a penalty. (FE)
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Introduced
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under this bill, no person may sell or offer for sale a food product that contains cultured animal cells or cultured animal tissue derived from cultured animal cells (Xlab-grown meatY) unless the food product is labeled with the phrase Xlab-grown meat.Y The bill also imposes certain labeling requirements for persons selling Xlab- grown meatY packaged food products, including the requirements that the packaged food product[s label list all ingredients and bear the phrase Xlab-grown meat.Y Finally, the bill prohibits the sale or service of Xlab-grown meatY food products in a public eating place or at certain state institutions, with certain exceptions. A person that violates the bill[s prohibition may be subject to a criminal penalty of between $100 and $1,000 per violation or imprisoned for up to one year, or both. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill. LRB-5015/1 JAM:skw 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 560
AI Summary
This bill establishes strict regulations for the sale, labeling, and service of lab-grown meat (defined as cultured animal cells or tissue derived from such cells) in Wisconsin. The legislation requires that any packaged food product containing lab-grown meat must be clearly labeled with the phrase "lab-grown meat" in a prominent, contrasting typeface and include a complete list of ingredients. Additionally, the bill prohibits selling or serving lab-grown meat in public eating places or state institutions (such as schools, hospitals, and prisons) unless specifically ordered by a customer or approved by an institution's superintendent or physician for a specific health need. Violations of these regulations can result in criminal penalties, with first-time offenders facing fines between $100 and $500 or up to three months in prison, and subsequent offenders facing more severe penalties of fines between $500 and $1,000 and potential imprisonment of six months to one year. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, giving businesses and institutions time to prepare for the new requirements. This legislation appears aimed at ensuring transparency and consumer awareness about lab-grown meat products.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
Howard Marklein (R)*,
Steve Nass (R)*,
Romaine Quinn (R)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Scott Allen (R),
Elijah Behnke (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Paul Melotik (R),
Clint Moses (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Shae Sortwell (R),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb560 |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/SB560.pdf |
| SB560 ROCP for Committee on Agriculture and Revenue On 2/3/2026 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/agriculture_and_revenue/1969959.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 2 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB560-SA2.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB560-SA1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB560: Fiscal Estimate From DATCP | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/sb560/sb560_datcp.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB560.pdf |
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