Assembly Bill 1024 aims to regulate the sale, service, and labeling of food products containing lab-grown milk in Wisconsin. The bill defines lab-grown milk as a liquid that replicates milk but is not derived from mammals and establishes specific labeling requirements. These include the necessity for products containing lab-grown milk to be labeled with the phrase "lab-grown milk" in prominent lettering, as well as a complete list of ingredients. Additionally, the bill prohibits the sale of lab-grown milk products in public eating places unless specifically ordered by the customer and restricts their service to students, patients, or inmates in state institutions, except under certain health-related circumstances.

The bill also amends existing law by clarifying the definition of milk to exclude lab-grown milk, and it introduces penalties for violations. First-time offenders may face fines ranging from $100 to $500 or imprisonment for up to three months, while subsequent offenses could result in fines between $500 and $1,000 or imprisonment for six months to one year. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 97.01(10)(a), 97.01