Bill > HB1634

This bill modifies Missouri's existing commercial feed regulations by explicitly including industrial hemp in the definition of commercial feed. The bill amends sections 266.160 and 266.180 of the Missouri Revised Statutes to clarify that industrial hemp, as defined in section 195.010, can be used in commercial feed. Specifically, the legislation adds a provision stating that commercial feed shall include industrial hemp as authorized under a specific subdivision. Additionally, the bill introduces a new subsection that prevents commercial feed from being classified as adulterated solely because it contains industrial hemp seed when used as feed for pets, specialty pets, horses, or laying hens. This change effectively removes potential regulatory barriers to using industrial hemp in animal feed, recognizing its potential nutritional value and expanding its permissible uses in the agricultural sector. The bill maintains existing safety standards for commercial feed while providing a clear pathway for incorporating industrial hemp into animal feed products.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1634&year=2026&code=R