Missouri HB2769: Prohibits the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2769 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE POLLITT. 6538H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal sections 196.010, 196.045, and 196.050, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof five new sections relating to cell-cultured protein, with penalty provisions. Section A. Sections 196.010, 196.045, and 196.050, RSMo, are repealed and five new sections enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as sections 196.010, 196.016, 196.045, 196.050, and 265.443, to read as follows: 196.010. 1. For the purpose of sections 196.010 to 196.120: (1) The term "cell-cultured protein" means a food product derived from harvesting animal cells and artificially replicating those cells in a growth medium to produce tissue; (2) The term "contaminated with filth" applies to any food, drug, device, or cosmetic not securely protected from dust, dirt, and as far as may be necessary by all reasonable means, from all foreign or injurious contaminations; [(2)] (3) The term "cosmetic" means articles intended to be rubbed, poured, sprinkled, or sprayed on, introduced into, or otherwise applied to the human body or any part thereof for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance, and articles intended for use as a component of any such articles, except that such term shall not include soap; [(3)] (4) The term "device" except when used in subsection 2 of this …

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Sponsors

• Bradley Pollitt (R, 052) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
2. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
3. January 7, 2026: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Common questions

What is HB2769?

HB2769 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prohibits the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption.

What is the status of HB2769?

In committee as of May 15, 2026. Latest action: Referred: Emerging Issues(H) (May 15, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2769?

Bradley Pollitt (R, 052).

Where is the official record for HB2769?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2769&year=2026&code=R