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.

  • Arkansas

    SB 189 - Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Access

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
    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)

    The bill allows the sale of ivermectin for use without a perscription, redefining it as an over-the-counter medication.

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  • Tennessee

    HB 932/SB 897 - School Electronics Ban

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee
    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)

    Requires 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.

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  • Tennessee

    HB 107 - Removing Health Mandates for Families Receiving State Assistance

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee
    Sponsors:

    Rep. William Lamberth (R), Rep. Mark Cochran (R), Rep. David Hawk (R), Rep. Jody Barrett (R)

    Removes 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.

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  • Utah

    HB 403 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox
    Sponsors:

    Rep. Kristen Chevrier (R), Sen. Brady Brammer (R)

    House Bill 403 seeks a federal waiver to prohibit the use of SNAP benefits to purchase soda and other sugary soft drinks. This waiver was approved by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins on June 10.

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  • Utah

    HB 402 - Remove Additives from School Meals

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox
    Sponsors:

    Rep. Kristen Chevrier (R), Sen. Heidi Balderree (R)

    House Bill 402 bans the use of synthetic food dyes and certain chemical additives in public school meals.

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