Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is poised to sign legislation that would ban and criminalize the production and sale of lab-grown meat in the state. The bills, HB 1071 and SB 1084, have been advanced by legislators to protect traditional meat industries and address ethical issues raised by cell-cultivated meat, which one lawmaker described as an “affront to nature and creation.” This move follows similar actions in other states, such as Tennessee’s proposed $1 million fine for selling cultivated meat, Alabama’s Class C felony classification for the same, and Texas’s legislation on labeling and marketing. Critics argue that such bans will not end the industry but will push it to other jurisdictions.
Lab-grown meat is considered a more sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat production. However, some lawmakers have raised concerns about the safety and long-term effects of consuming lab-grown meat. DeSantis has expressed his support for the legislation.
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