RI S2458 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-22 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 11 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-03-22 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires that all genetically engineered food offered for retail sale in this state have a label disclosing that the food is genetically engineered food upon the occurrence of 4 other states adopting similar labeling laws as specified in this act.
Title
Labeling Of Genetically Engineered Raw And Packaged Food Products
Sponsors
| Sen. Donna Nesselbush [D] | Sen. Paul Fogarty [D] | Sen. Elaine Morgan [R] | Sen. Harold Metts [D] |
| Sen. Juan Pichardo [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-03-22 | Senate | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2016-03-18 | Senate | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2016) |
| 2016-02-11 | Senate | Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services |
Subjects
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText16/SenateText16/S2458.pdf |
