Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2024	Senate	Referred to Assignments

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

New Act

Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Genetically Engineered Food Labeling Act. Provides that, beginning on the effective date of the Act, any food offered for retail sale in this State is misbranded if it is entirely or partially produced with genetic engineering and that fact is not disclosed in a specified manner. Provides that the Act shall not be construed to require the listing of specific ingredients as genetically engineered. Creates exemptions from the requirements of the Act. Creates a right of action for violatios of the Act. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules necessary to implement the Act. Defines terms. Contains a severability provision. Effective January 1, 2025.

Actions 

Date	Chamber	Action
2/6/2024	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
2/6/2024	Senate	First Reading
2/6/2024	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2/14/2024	Senate	Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

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