SB225

Prohibiting manufacture, sale, or distribution of cultivated meat products

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB225 prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cultivated meat products for five years.

West Virginia SB225 prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of cultivated meat products within the state. The bill defines "cultivated meat product" and imposes penalties for violations, including fines and jail time. The prohibition is set to become effective July 1, 2026, and will expire on July 1, 2031. The Secretary of the Department of Health can suspend the operating permit of any food establishment found in violation of this prohibition.

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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Agriculture then Finance

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate