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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.
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Idaho
HB 1210 - Idaho Medical Freedom Act
Signed on by Governor Brad LittleEstablishes the Idaho Medical Freedom Act, prohibiting vaccine and medical mandates by schools, government, and businesses for work, education, or services. Replaces the Coronavirus Stop Act.
Sponsors:Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee
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Tennessee
HJR 69 - Tennessee MAHA Resolution
Signed on by Governor Bill LeeThis resolution urges the State to adopt a plan to make Tennessee healthy. It aims to remove ultra-processed food from SNAP, boost access to local, healthy foods, teach kids healthy habits, and more.
Sponsors:Rep. Brock Martin (R), Rep. Caleb Hemmer (D), Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes (R), Rep. Lee Reeves (R), Rep. Kip Capley (R), Rep. Elaine Davis (R), Rep. Jake McCalmon (R), Rep. Jay Reedy (R), Rep. Greg Vital (R)
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Arkansas
SB 189 - Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Access
Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee SandersThe bill allows the sale of ivermectin for use without a perscription, redefining it as an over-the-counter medication.
Sponsors:Alan Clark (R), Mary Bentley (R), Alyssa Brown (R), Brad Hall (R), Wayne Long (R), Richard Womack (R), Robin Lundstrum (R), Karilyn Brown (R), Cindy Crawford (R), Randy Torres (R), Ronald Caldwell (R), Steve Crowell (R), Scott Flippo (R), Ricky Hill (R), Blake Johnson (R), Mark Johnson (R), Matt McKee (R), John Payton (R), Clint Penzo (R), Jim Petty (R), Terry Rice (R), Jamie Scott (D), Matt Stone (R), Gary Stubblefield (R), David Wallace (R), Tyler Dees (R), Joshua Bryant (R), Frederick Love (D)
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Tennessee
HB 107 - Removing Health Mandates for Families Receiving State Assistance
Signed on by Governor Bill LeeRemoves the requirement that a parent or caretaker applying for or receiving state assistance enter a personal responsibility plan that requires a child to attend school and receive immunizations and health checks; removes certain other requirements.
Sponsors:Rep. William Lamberth (R), Rep. Mark Cochran (R), Rep. David Hawk (R), Rep. Jody Barrett (R)
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Tennessee
HB 932/SB 897 - School Electronics Ban
Signed on by Governor Bill LeeRequires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt a policy to prohibit students from using wireless communication devices during instructional time. Companion bill SB 897 was substituted by HB 932.
Sponsors:Rep. Rebecca Alexander (R), Rep. Mark White (R), Rep. Dan Howell (R), Rep. William Slater (R), Rep. Scott Cepicky (R), Rep. Caleb Hemmer (D), Rep. Renea Jones (R), Rep. Jake McCalmon (R), Rep. Jason Zachary (R), Rep. Brock Martin (R), Rep. Ryan Williams (R), Rep. Tim Hicks (R), Rep. Gary Hicks (R), Rep. Greg Vital (R), Rep. Ron Travis (R), Rep. Jeff Burkhart (R), Rep. Fred Atchley (R), Rep. Kevin Raper (R), Rep. Yusuf Hakeem (D), Rep. Aron Maberry (R), Rep. Rick Eldridge (R), Rep. Lee Reeves (R), Rep. William Lamberth (R), Rep. Elaine Davis (R), Rep. Bryan Terry (R), Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes (R), Rep. Michael Hale (R), Rep. Rush Bricken (R), Rep. Mike Sparks (R), Rep. Tom Stinnett (R), Rep. Dave Wright (R), Rep. Pat Marsh (R), Rep. David Hawk (R), Rep. Paul Sherrell (R), Rep. Richard Scarbrough (R), Rep. Chris Hurt (R), Rep. Sabi Kumar (R), Rep. G.A. Hardaway (D), Rep. Jody Barrett (R), Rep. Chris Todd (R), Rep. Jay Reedy (R), Rep. Ronnie Glynn (D), Sen. Ferrell Haile (R), Sen. Ken Yager (R), Sen. Paul Bailey (R), Sen. Janince Bowling (R), Sen. Rusty Crowe (R), Sen. Joseph Hensley (R), Sen. Becky Massey (R), Sen. Bill Powers (R), Sen. Shane Reeves (R), Sen. Paul Rose (R), Sen. John Stevens (R), Sen. Page Walley (R)