Oregon · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1577: Relating to the labeling of alternative protein food products.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1577 is a bill introduced in the Oregon Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the labeling of alternative protein food products. Primary sponsor: Todd Nash (Republican), Mark Owens (Republican), Alek Skarlatos (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 7, 2026): In committee upon adjournment.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provides that a manufactured-protein food product that bears a label suggesting that the food product is made from meat is misbranded unless the food product label contains text disclosing that the food product is not made from meat. Provides that a fabricated-egg food product that bears a label suggesting that the food product is made from eggs is misbranded unless the food product label contains text disclosing that the food product is not made from eggs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Nash | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Mark Owens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Alek Skarlatos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Christine Drazan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 26 |
| Jeff Helfrich | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 52 |
| Cyrus Javadi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Bobby Levy | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Hai Pham | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Floyd Prozanski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| David Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Sue Rieke Smith | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Gregory Smith | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Suzanne Weber | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Boomer Wright | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Dwayne Yunker | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- In committee upon adjournment.
- Public Hearing held.
- Referred to Commerce and General Government.
- Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.