Source: Ag Daily
A South Dakota lawmaker has introduced legislation that would impose a 10-year ban on lab-grown meat, positioning the state among a growing number restricting the emerging technology. House Bill 1057, proposed by John Sjaarda, would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cell-cultured meat statewide and authorize the removal of such products from store shelves. Supporters describe the measure as a temporary pause to allow more time to study potential long-term health, environmental, and economic impacts.
Advocates of the bill argue that insufficient research exists on consumer safety, echoing concerns raised by the Center for the Environment and Welfare. The proposal follows earlier actions in South Dakota, including labeling requirements and restrictions on public funding for cultivated-meat companies signed by Larry Rhoden. If passed, the bill would align the state with others such as Nebraska, Montana, and Texas, reflecting broader national skepticism despite claims that lab-grown meat could reduce environmental impacts and meet future protein demand.
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