Assembly Bill 554 aims to regulate the sale, service, and labeling of food products containing lab-grown animal cells, commonly referred to as lab-grown meat. The bill stipulates that no person may sell or offer for sale such products unless they are clearly labeled with the phrase "lab-grown meat" in a prominent manner. Additionally, the labeling must include a complete list of ingredients, and if the product contains multiple separately packaged components, each must also bear the "lab-grown meat" label in a specified font size. The bill further restricts the sale of lab-grown meat in public eating places and state institutions, allowing exceptions only when specifically ordered by a customer or institution superintendent for health reasons.

Violations of these regulations can result in criminal penalties, with fines ranging from $100 to $1,000 and potential imprisonment for up to one year, depending on the number of offenses. The bill also introduces specific definitions for "animal" and "lab-grown meat" to clarify the scope of the legislation. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.