MAHA State Actions

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

  • Delaware

    SB 69 - Ban on Red Dye 40 in School Foods

    Signed on by Governor Matt Meyer Effective on
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Eric Buckson (R), Rep. Jeff Hilovsky (R), Rep. Bryan Shupe (R), Sen. Stephanie Hansen (D), Sen. Gerald Hocker (R), Sen. Kyra Hoffner (D), Sen. Elizabeth Lockman (D), Sen. Brian Pettyjohn (R), Sen. Marie Pinkney (D), Sen. Bryant Richardson (R), Sen. David Wilson (R), Rep. Stephanie Bolden (D), Rep. William Bush (D), Rep. Kerri Harris (D), Rep. Sherae'a Moore (D), Rep. DeShanna Neal (D), Rep. Melanie Ross Levin (D), Rep. Kamela Smith (D), Rep. Kimberly Williams (D)

    This act prohibits schools from serving or selling any foods containing Red dye 40, a petroleum-based dye.

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  • Florida

    SB 700 - Florida Bans Fluoride in Drinking Water

    Signed on by Governor Ron DeSantis Effective on
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Keith Truenow (R)

    Florida will ban the use of certain additives (including fluoride) in its public water system as part of the Florida Farm Bill, backed by Governor DeSantis.

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  • Louisiana

    EO-25-052 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Jeff Landry

    Governor Jeff Landry signed an Executive Order to request a waiver to restrict the purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy with SNAP benefits. On August 4, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved the request.

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  • Arkansas

    SB 217 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Clint Penzo (R), Rep. Mary Bentley (R)

    This act directs the State of Arkansas to seek a waiver prohibiting the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with SNAP benefits. A similar waiver request was submitted by Gov. Sanders and approved on June 10 by USDA Secretary Rollins.

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  • Arkansas

    SB 9 - Make Arkansas Healthy Again Act

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Effective on
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Breanne Davis (R), Rep. Aaron Pilkington (R), Sen. Clint Penzo (R), Sen. Clarke Tucker (D)

    This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products that contain potassium bromate or propylparaben, two chemical additives.

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