Gov. Jim Pillen signed bills Tuesday banning fake meat in the state, and also restricting technology from kids.

Pillen signed a bill banning the production, sale, promotion and distribution of fake meat in Nebraska. The bill was sponsored on the governor's behalf by Sen. Barry DeKay.

"These products are grown from harvested cells in bioreactor machines. The health consequences are unknown and so are the long-term effects to consumers," said Pillen.

Also, Pillen signed LB 140, LB 383, and LB 172 - a slate of bills brought on his behalf, aimed at providing protections to kids from utilization of online services and social media.

Pillen said the measures are broadly aimed at:

"I appreciate the partnership of Sens. Sanders, Storer and Hardin to get each of these bills across the finish line. They know that the most important thing we do in this state is protect our kids," Pill said. "The research is clear about the detriments from overexposure to social media and the way Big Tech works to keep kids online and coming back for more. This has been a considerable effort, and I appreciate the collective work to get the bills to my desk for signature."