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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require that any product sold for consumption in a restaurant containing or composed of any "Analogue product", "Cell-cultured product", and/or "Food product" as defined in West Virginia Code §19-39-2 be clearly and legibly labeled as such on all menus for the informed consent of consumers considering the purchase of such items for consumption.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any restaurant in West Virginia must clearly and legibly label any menu item that contains or is made from an "Analogue product," "Cell-cultured product," or "Food product" as defined by West Virginia Code §19-39-2. These terms refer to foods that are not derived from traditional animal agriculture, such as lab-grown meat or plant-based meat alternatives. The purpose of this labeling is to ensure consumers are informed about the origin of their food before they purchase it, promoting informed consent. This provision is being added to existing regulations overseen by the West Virginia Board of Health, which is responsible for making rules and enforcing laws related to pure food in hotels and restaurants.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Erica Moore (R)*,
James Akers (R),
Michael Amos (R),
Chris Anders (R),
Ryan Browning (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
Dean Jeffries (R),
Chris Phillips (R),
David Elliott Pritt (R),
George Street (R),
Jimmy Willis (R),
Last Action
Markup Discussion (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5058&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Public Health, Bureau for | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=955729653 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb5058%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=5058 |
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