HB2791

Cell-cultured protein; sale; prohibition

Introduced·1/21/26

Arizona HB2791 prohibits the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption.

Arizona HB2791 amends the state's pure food control laws by adding a new section that prohibits the sale of cell-cultured protein, defined as a food product derived from artificially replicating animal cells. Violators of this prohibition face a class 5 felony charge. This measure aims to regulate the sale of lab-grown meat products within the state.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

26 Yea

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28 Nay

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6 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 2

1:00 PM

House Rules

Jan 26

2:00 PM

House Land, Agriculture & Rural Affairs

History

Feb 26

House

House third reading FAILED voting: (26-28-6-0)

Feb 23

House

House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass

Feb 3

House

House majority caucus: Do pass