MAHA State Actions

Across the country, states are enacting bold new policies into law to Make America Healthy Again. Explore the full list of policies to see the impact of MAHA nationwide or select your state to learn how change is happening in your community.

  • Rhode Island

    SB 771 - Health and Safety of Pupils

    Signed on by Governor Dan McKee

    Requires every public school to have a policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices on school grounds.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Brian Thompson (D), Sen. Louis Dipalma (D), Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D), Sen. Lori Urso (D)

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  • Texas

    SB 25 - Make Texas Healthy Again Act

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    The bill requires warning labels on products containing 44 various additives, calls for nutrition courses for medical students, establishes the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, and protects physical education for K-8th grade students.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Carol Alvarado (D), Sen. Brian Birdwell (R), Sen. Cesar Blanco (D), Sen. Donna Campbell (R), Sen. Molly Cook (D), Sen. Charles Creighton (R), Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D), Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R), Sen. Bob Hall (R), Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D), Sen. Joan Huffman (R), Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Sen. Nathan Johnson (D), Sen. Phil King (R), Sen. Jose Menendez (D), Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Sen. Borris Miles (D), Sen. Tan Parker (R), Sen. Angela Paxton (R), Sen. Charles Perry (R), Sen. Charles Schwertner (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Sen. Royce West (D), Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D), Rep. Lacey Hull (R), Rep. James Frank (R), Rep. Gary Vandeaver (R), Rep. John Bucy (D), Rep. Katrina Pierson (R), Rep. Daniel Alders (R), Rep. Briscoe Cain (R), Rep. Carrie Isaac (R), Rep. Suleman Lalani (D), Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson (R), Rep. Mitch Little (R), Rep. Eddie Morales (D), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Joanne Shofner (R)

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  • Louisiana

    SB 19 - Expanded Access to Ivermectin

    Signed on by Governor Jeff Landry

    Allows pharmacists to dispense ivermectin to adults, with Louisiana Department of Health oversight and liability protections.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Michael Fesi (R), Rep. Beryl Amedee (R), Rep. Josh Carlson (R), Rep. Dewith Carrier (R), Rep. Kimberly Coates (R), Rep. Phillip Devillier (R), Rep. Kellee Dickerson (R), Rep. Kathy Edmonston (R), Rep. Peter Egan (R), Rep. Gabe Firment (R), Rep. Dodie Horton (R), Rep. Jacob Landry (R), Rep. Danny McCormick (R), Rep. Charles Owen (R), Rep. Rodney Schamerhorn (R), Rep. Roger Wilder (R)

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  • Texas

    SB 261 - Lab-Grown Meat Ban

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    A prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Charles Perry (R), Sen. Kelly Hancock (R), Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Rep. Stan Gerdes (R), Rep. Stan Kitzman (R), Rep. Gary Vandeaver (R), Rep. Keith Bell (R), Rep. Jay Dean (R), Rep. Trent Ashby (R), Rep. Brad Buckley (R), Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R), Rep. Cody Harris (R), Rep. Hillary Hickland (R), Rep. Lacey Hull (R), Rep. Stan Lambert (R), Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson (R), Rep. John McQueeney (R), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Katrina Pierson (R), Rep. Joanne Shofner (R), Rep. Shelby Slawson (R), Rep. Carl Tepper (R), Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R)

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  • Texas

    SB 379 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    This bill prohibits the use of SNAP benefits to purchase candy or sugary drinks. On August 4th, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Greg Abbott’s request for a similar restriction.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Sen. Bob Hall (R), Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Angela Paxton (R), Sen. Charles Schwertner (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Rep. Stan Gerdes (R), Rep. Jeff Barry (R), Rep. Cecil Bell (R), Rep. Keith Bell (R), Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R), Rep. Briscoe Cain (R), Rep. David Cook (R), Rep. Pat Curry (R), Rep. Jay Dean (R), Rep. Mark Dorazio (R), Rep. Paul Dyson (R), Rep. Caroline Fairly (R), Rep. James Frank (R), Rep. Gary Gates (R), Rep. Ryan Guillen (R), Rep. Sam Harless (R), Rep. Richard Hayes (R), Rep. Cole Hefner (R), Rep. Hillary Hickland (R), Rep. Janis Holt (R), Rep. Andy Hopper (R), Rep. Helen Kerwin (R), Rep. Stan Kitzman (R), Rep. Stan Lambert (R), Rep. Jeff Leach (R), Rep. Mitch Little (R), Rep. David Lowe (R), Rep. Shelley Luther (R), Rep. Don McLaughlin (R), Rep. John McQueeney (R), Rep. William Metcalf (R), Rep. Brent Money (R), Rep. Eddie Morales (D), Rep. Mike Olcott (R), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Dennis Paul (R), Rep. Keresa Richardson (R), Rep. Nate Schatzline (R), Rep. Alan Schoolcraft (R), Rep. Joanne Shofner (R), Rep. Shelby Slawson (R), Rep. David Spiller (R), Rep. Carl Tepper (R), Rep. Steve Toth (R), Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R), Rep. Cody Vasut (R), Rep. Denise Villalobos (R), Rep. Wesley Virdell (R), Rep. Trey Wharton (R)

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