HF 2734: A bill for an act providing for the processing and marketing of meat and poultry products, including by prohibiting vertical integration, providing for a health and safety program, and providing for the divestiture of interests in processors by certain retailers, and providing penalties.

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HF 2734 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on March 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act providing for the processing and marketing of meat and poultry products, including by prohibiting vertical integration, providing for a health and safety program, and providing for the divestiture of interests in processors by certain retailers, and providing penalties. Primary sponsor: J.D. Scholten (Democratic), Josh Turek (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 9, 2026): Introduced, referred to Agriculture.

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