Bill Status of SB3228  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Laura M. Murphy - Mattie Hunter

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2024SenateReferred 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 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy
  2/6/2024SenateFirst Reading
  2/6/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/14/2024SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter