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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 75-36-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add A Definition For Cell-cultured Dairy Product; To Amend Section 75-36-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Department's Authority To Inspect Inventory Of Food Processing Plants, Retail Or Food Establishments Based On A Credible Complaint Of Misbranded Meat Products; To Amend Section 75-36-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Categories Of Where A Misbranded Food Product Can Be Found; To Amend Section 75-36-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Upon Notice From The Department, The Attorney General Shall Enforce Stop Orders Or Embargo Orders By Petitioning The Court; To Amend Section 75-36-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Penalties For Manufacturing, Selling Or Offering To Sell Misbranded Food Products As Meat Or Cell-cultured Dairy Products; To Repeal Section 75-36-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Allows The Department To Suspend Or Revoke The Licenses Of Food Processing Plants And Establishments That Are Found Offering To Sell Or Selling A Food Product That Is Misbranded As A Meat Product; To Amend Section 75-36-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct A Scriveners Error; To Amend Section 75-36-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That No Provision Of This Section Shall Legalize The Manufacture Or Sale Of Products Specifically Made Illegal By Other Statutory Provisions; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to clarify and strengthen laws regarding the labeling and sale of meat and meat-like products in Mississippi. It introduces a definition for "cell-cultured dairy product," which refers to products mimicking milk derived from animal cells grown outside a live animal. The bill expands the Department of Agriculture and Commerce's authority to inspect food processing plants and retail establishments based on credible complaints of misbranded meat products, and clarifies where misbranded food products can be found. It also mandates that the Attorney General enforce stop or embargo orders issued by the department by petitioning the court, and outlines penalties for manufacturing or selling misbranded food products as meat or cell-cultured dairy products. Notably, the bill repeals a provision that allowed the department to suspend or revoke licenses for selling misbranded meat products, and makes technical corrections to existing laws. Finally, it clarifies that no provision of this act legalizes the sale of products already prohibited by other laws and specifies that the sale of cell-cultured dairy products is illegal.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
DR - TSDPAA: AG To AP (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/SB/SB2638.xml |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2600-2699/SB2638PS.htm |
| Amendment No 1 (Cmte Sub) | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/sam/SB2638_S_(Cmte_Sub)_Amend_01.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2600-2699/SB2638CS.htm |
| BillText | https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/html/SB/2600-2699/SB2638IN.htm |
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