Governor vetoes bill that would ban lab-grown meat, but says he’d support a moratorium

By: Meghan O'Brien

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 490

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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PIERRE — Gov. Larry Rhoden vetoed a bill Monday that would effectively ban lab-grown meat in South Dakota, but also suggested a moratorium on the products as a compromise approach.

The vetoed bill is sponsored by Lesterville Republican Rep. Julie Auch, who proposed the legislation with concern for what she called “the takeover of the livestock industry here in South Dakota.” The bill would add lab-grown meat to a list of adulterated …

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