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SB 1270: CELL-CULTIVATED ANIMAL PROTEINS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding cell-cultivated animal protein labeling, oversight, and penalties.
This legislation adds a new chapter to Idaho law requiring that cell-cultivated animal protein products (lab-grown meat) be clearly labeled with terms such as 'lab-grown,' 'cell-cultivated,' or 'cell-cultured' on packaging and menus. Traditional meat cut terms like 'steak' or 'roast' are prohibited unless authorized by USDA. The Idaho Department of Agriculture enforces compliance with civil penalties up to $500 per violation. The bill passed both chambers unanimously, was signed by the Governor, and became effective July 1, 2026 with no fiscal impact.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho Senate · Introduced February 10, 2026
Sponsors
- AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JR for Printing
Bill history
- March 26, 2026 — House: Rules Suspended: Ayes 68 Nays 1 Abs/Excd 1, read in full as required – PASSED - 70-0-0AYES – Alfieri, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Berch, Bingham, Boyle, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Cheatum, Church, Cor (passed)
- March 30, 2026 — Senate: Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
- March 30, 2026 — House: Received from Senate; Signed by Speaker; Returned to Senate
- March 30, 2026 — House: Reported signed by the Speaker & ordered delivered to Governor
- March 30, 2026 — House: delivered to Governor at 2 p.m. on 03/30/26
- March 31, 2026 — House: Signed by Governor on 03/31/26
- March 31, 2026 — House: Session Law Chapter 247
- July 1, 2026 — House: Effective: 07/01/2026
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