Genetically-engineered food; requirement to be labeled; penalty. (SB606)
Introduced By
Sen. Jill Holtzman Vogel (R-Winchester)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Requirement that genetically-engineered food be labeled; penalty. Defines genetically-engineered food and deems such food to be misbranded unless it is labeled as genetically engineered. Existing law makes the sale of misbranded food a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill contains technical amendments. Read the Bill »
Status
02/09/2012: Failed to Pass in Committee
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/19/2012 | Presented and ordered printed 12100661D |
| 01/19/2012 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
| 02/09/2012 | Passed by indefinitely in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
Comments
Thank you, Senator Vogel for introducing this bill.
Everyone has a right to know what is in their food. All products that include genetically-modified ingredients should be identified as such.