LB246

Prohibit cultivated-protein food products under the Nebraska Pure Food Act and provide a deceptive trade practice

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Nebraska LB246 prohibits cultivated-protein food products under the Nebraska Pure Food Act and defines deceptive trade practices.

Nebraska LB246 amends the Nebraska Pure Food Act to prohibit cultivated-protein food products, which resemble animal tissue but are derived from nonanimal sources. The bill defines cultivated-protein food products and makes it unlawful to manufacture, produce, import, distribute, promote, display, offer for sale, or sell such products. It also amends the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act to include provisions against deceptive practices related to cultivated-protein food products. The bill repeals certain original sections and harmonizes provisions to ensure clarity and enforcement.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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11 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 18, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

Feb 18, 2025

1:30 PM

Agriculture Hearing

History

May 21, 2025

Legislature

Approved by Governor on May 20, 2025

May 14, 2025

Legislature

Dispensing of reading at large approved

May 14, 2025

Legislature

Passed on Final Reading 38-11-0