This bill would let meat from animals processed at “custom” slaughter facilities be sold within the same state without federal meat inspection, as long as the facility follows state law. Sales could go to in‑state household customers, restaurants, hotels, boarding houses, grocery stores, and other places that serve or sell meat directly to people. It does not override any state rules on how these facilities operate or how meat is sold. States can keep or add their own requirements .

In short, it aims to expand local meat options while keeping control with the states for safety and rules within their borders, including DC and U.S. territories counted as “states” for this purpose.

• Who is affected: Custom slaughter facilities, small farmers and ranchers, in‑state consumers, restaurants, and grocery stores.
• What changes: Federal inspection would not be required for meat processed at custom facilities if it’s sold only within the same state and follows state law; state laws still apply and are not preempted .
• Where it applies: Within a single state, plus DC and U.S. territories treated as “states” under the bill.
• When: If passed into law.