SB2638Introduced in the Senate
Meat labeling; clarify laws concerning.
Introduced by Neil Whaley, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 75-36-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add A Definition For Cell-cultured Dairy Product; To Amend Section 75-36-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Department's Authority To Inspect Inventory Of Food Processing Plants, Retail Or Food Establishments Based On A Credible Complaint Of Misbranded Meat Products; To Amend Section 75-36-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Expand The Categories Of Where A Misbranded Food Product Can Be Found; To Amend Section 75-36-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Upon Notice From The Department, The Attorney General Shall Enforce Stop Orders Or Embargo Orders By Petitioning The Court; To Amend Section 75-36-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Penalties For Manufacturing, Selling Or Offering To Sell Misbranded Food Products As Meat Or Cell-cultured Dairy Products; To Repeal Section 75-36-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Allows The Department To Suspend Or Revoke The Licenses Of Food Processing Plants And Establishments That Are Found Offering To Sell Or Selling A Food Product That Is Misbranded As A Meat Product; To Amend Section 75-36-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct A Scriveners Error; To Amend Section 75-36-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Specify That No Provision Of This Section Shall Legalize The Manufacture Or Sale Of Products Specifically Made Illegal By Other Statutory Provisions; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died On Calendar
March 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Passed As Amended · March 4, 2026
119
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
122 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Agriculture;Appropriations
DR - TSDPCS: AG To AP
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Amended
Passed As Amended
Transmitted To House
Referred To Agriculture;Appropriations A
DR - TSDPAA: AG To AP
DR - TSDPAA: AP To AG
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Returned For Concurrence
Died On Calendar
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