HB 2501·MO·house
Prohibits the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption
FailedFiled Dec 17, 2025
Sponsor: Ann Kelley
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
May 15, 2026
Summary
HB 2501 would make it illegal to sell or offer for sale any food product made from animal cells grown in a lab for people to eat. The ban would be enforced by the Department of Health and Senior Services under existing food‑safety statutes, with penalties the same as those for other food violations. The measure did not pass the House.
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