New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S 4499 — Requires label or indication of food that contains animal cell-cultivated product.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SCM

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill requires labels for food containing animal cell-cultivated products.

The legislation mandates that food products must clearly label or indicate if they contain animal cell-cultivated ingredients. This aims to provide consumers with better information about what is in their food.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This means you will see clear labels on food products that use animal cell-cultivated ingredients.

Summary

Animal cell-cultivated product-require label or indication, contained in food

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 23, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SCM

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 119 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (119)

119 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4499 do?
Animal cell-cultivated product-require label or indication, contained in food
Who sponsors S 4499?
S 4499 is sponsored by Mukherji, Raj (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4499?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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