South Dakota will ban the manufacture, sale, and distribution of cell-cultured meat (lab-grown protein grown from animal cells outside a live animal) from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. Businesses that violate this ban face criminal charges as a Class 2 misdemeanor, stop-sale orders, and potential loss of their food service licenses. The ban does not apply to proteins made through fermentation, enzymes, or other biotechnology methods not intended to replicate meat.
The bill was extensively rewritten to define "cell-cultured protein" more precisely and shorten the prohibition period from ten years to five years, ending June 30, 2031 instead of 2036.
The enrolled version adds authority for the Animal Industry Board to enforce the prohibition through seizure and condemnation, and expands the restriction to include manufacturing, not just sales and distribution.
Other amendments
Signed by the Governor S.J. 529
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 510
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 543
Signed by the President S.J. 485
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 4. H.J. 516
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 1. H.J. 35
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Agriculture and Natural Resources H.J. 423
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 5. S.J. 359
Agriculture and Natural Resources Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 1. S.J. 19
Agriculture and Natural Resources Motion to amend S.J. 19
Agriculture and Natural Resources Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources S.J. 111
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Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass
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Agriculture and Natural Resources — Do Pass Amended