A bill introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives, House Bill 163, proposes new labeling requirements for plant-based and cell-cultured meat products in the state's food service industry. The bill, sponsored by Republican Representative Jordan Ridley, would require restaurants and food vendors to disclose whether their food contains cell-cultured meat, plant-based alternatives, or both. The legislation aims to differentiate between conventional meat products and alternative protein sources, with clear labeling requirements to inform consumers about the contents of the food they purchase.

Supporters argue that the bill promotes transparency, allowing consumers to make informed choices, while critics warn that it could create regulatory burdens for plant-based and cultivated meat producers. Georgia joins other states in taking action on meat labeling, with similar laws passed in South Dakota and South Carolina, and outright bans on cultivated meat in Florida, Alabama, Nebraska, and Ohio. House Bill 163 is currently under review in the Georgia House of Representatives, having undergone two readings and a full committee review.