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Yes: 34 • No: 0
IdahoS 12702026 regular legislative sessionSenateWALLET
CELL-CULTIVATED ANIMAL PROTEINS – Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding cell-cultivated animal protein labeling, oversight, and penalties.
Sponsored By: AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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Fines and inspections for label violations
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Idaho Department of Agriculture can inspect and investigate for compliance. The Department can fine up to $500 per violation, and each improperly labeled package counts as a separate violation. The Department can make rules, with legislative approval, to enforce the law and set extra penalties for repeat offenders.
No meat-cut words on non-meat
Beginning July 1, 2026, products that are not made from meat cannot use meat-cut words in labels or ads. Terms like “steak,” “roast,” “tri-tip,” “loin,” or “brisket” are not allowed for non-meat products sold in Idaho.
Sellers must label alternative animal proteins
Beginning July 1, 2026, sellers and restaurants must label alternative animal proteins. The product label must say “lab-grown protein,” “cell-cultivated protein,” “cell-cultured protein,” or “alternative animal protein.” The phrase must be on the principal display panel and at least as prominent as the product name. Menus or posted notices must show the same disclosure. The law defines “alternative animal proteins” and “meat,” which decides which products must follow these rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
Tammy Nichols
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/3/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 34 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor on 03/31/26 Session Law Chapter 247 Effective: 07/01/2026
4/1/2026Reported enrolled; signed by President; to House for signature of Speaker
3/30/2026SenateReturned From House Passed; referred to enrolling
3/27/2026SenateRead second time; Filed for Third Reading
3/26/2026HouseReported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
3/25/2026HouseReceived from the Senate, Filed for First Reading
3/4/2026HouseRead third time in full as amended – PASSED - 34-0-1
3/3/2026SenateRead second time as amended, filed for Third reading
2/27/2026SenateAmendments reported printed
2/26/2026SenatePlaced in the Committee of the Whole
2/25/2026SenateReported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment
2/17/2026SenateReported Printed; referred to Agricultural Affairs
2/11/2026SenateIntroduced; read first time; referred to JR for Printing
2/10/2026Senate
Bill Text
Amendment
Bill Text
Engrossment 1
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