Bill
Bill > A4087
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill bans the sale or distribution of cell-based food products in this State. Under the bill, cell-based food is defined as any cultured animal tissue produced from in vitro animal cell cultures outside of the organism from which it is derived to produce food, or ingredients for food, for human consumption. Violators of the bill's provisions, which include the distribution, sale, or possession with intent to distribute or sell cell-based food, are liable to a civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation. For a violation of a continuing nature, each day constitutes a separate and distinct offense. The bill provides for the use of the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.), to the Department of Health for carrying out its provisions.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the sale or distribution of "cell-based food," which is defined as any food or food ingredient produced from animal cells grown in a laboratory outside of an animal. Anyone found to be distributing, selling, or possessing cell-based food with the intent to sell or distribute it will face a civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation, with each day of a continuing violation counting as a separate offense. The bill designates the Department of Health to enforce these provisions using the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," which provides a legal framework for collecting penalties and seeking court orders to stop violations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4087 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A4500/4087_I1.HTM |
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