SB1648 is a bill that seeks to regulate the use of mRNA vaccines in the agriculture sector in Arizona. It prohibits the Director of the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) and the State Veterinarian from requiring or administering mRNA vaccines that have not received full approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), excluding emergency approvals. Additionally, the bill allows products from aquaculture, livestock, or poultry that have not received an mRNA vaccination to be labeled as "mRNA free," with specific requirements for the label's appearance.

The bill also defines the terms "aquaculture," "livestock," and "poultry" as used within its context. It includes technical changes and is set to become effective on the general effective date. The bill amends title 3, chapter 2, article 4 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 3-302 and amending section 3-1203. There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-302, 3-1203, 3-1201
Senate Engrossed Version: 3-302, 3-1203, 3-1201