HB4462Introduced in the House of Delegates
Prohibition on cell-cultured products
Introduced by Scot Heckert, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit the sale of cell-cultured food products.
Where it stands
To Agriculture
February 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (Roll No. 86) · February 13, 2026
64
Yes
25
No
10
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Pat McGeehan | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Zatezalo | 2 | Absent |
| Jimmy Willis | 3 | Yes |
| Bill Flanigan | 4 | No |
| Shawn Fluharty | 5 | No |
| Jeffrey Stephens | 6 | Yes |
| Charles Sheedy | 7 | Yes |
| Bill Bell | 8 | Yes |
| William Anderson | 10 | Yes |
| Bob Fehrenbacher | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Government Organization
Introduced in House
To House Government Organization
To House Agriculture, Commerce and Tourism
To House Government Organization
Markup Discussion
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 86)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Agriculture
To Agriculture
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