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.

  • Utah

    HB 81 - Prohibit Fluoride in Water

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox
    Sponsors:

    Rep. Stephanie Gricius (R), Sen. Kirk Cullimore (R), Rep. Cheryl Acton (R), Rep. Carl Albrecht (R), Rep. Tiara Auxier (R), Rep. Bridger Bolinder (R), Rep. Walt Brooks (R), Rep. Jefferson Burton (R), Rep. Kristen Chevrier (R), Rep. Scott Chew (R), Rep. Kay Christofferson (R), Rep. Tyler Clancy (R), Rep. Joseph Elison (R), Rep. Doug Fiefia (R), Rep. Matthew Gwynn (R), Rep. Jon Hawkins (R), Rep. Colin Jack (R), Rep. Jill Koford (R), Rep. Mike Kohler (R), Rep. Trevor Lee (R), Rep. Karianne Lisonbee (R), Rep. Anthony Loubet (R), Rep. Matt MacPherson (R), Rep. Cory Maloy (R), Rep. Logan Monson (R), Rep. Jefferson Moss (R), Rep. Nicholeen Peck (R), Rep. Michael Petersen (R), Rep. Candice Pierucci (R), Rep. Calvin Roberts (R), Rep. Mike Schultz (R), Rep. David Shallenberger (R), Rep. Troy Shelley (R), Rep. Lisa Shepherd (R), Rep. Rex Shipp (R), Rep. Jordan Teuscher (R)

    House Bill 81 prohibits adding fluoride to public water systems. It allows pharmacists to prescribe fluoride supplements when needed using specific guidelines.

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  • Kentucky

    HB 208 - Communication Devices in School

    Signed on by Governor Andy Beshear
    Sponsors:

    Rep. Josh Bray (R), Rep. James Tipton (R), Rep. Jennifer Henson Decker (R), Rep. Steven Doan (R), Rep. Daniel Elliott (R), Rep. Chris Fugate (R), Rep. Vanessa Grossl (R), Rep. Kevin Jackson (R), Rep. Kimberly Moser (R), Rep. Marianne Proctor (R), Rep. Steve Riley (R), Rep. Lisa Willner (D)

    Requires schools to ban student device use during instructional time, mandates filters to block social media and explicit content on the networks, and requires internet use policies with parental consent.

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  • Utah

    SB 178 - Devices in Public Schools

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Lincoln Fillmore (R), Rep. Doug Welton (R)

    Prohibits the use of cellphones, smart watches, or emerging technologies during classroom hours, with exceptions.

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  • West Virginia

    HB 2354 - West Virginia Healthy Schools Law

    Signed on by Governor Patrick Morrisey
    Sponsors:

    Del. Adam Burkhammer (R), Del. Ian Masters (R), Del. Elliott Pritt (R), Del. Evan Worrell (R), Del. Michael Hite (R), Del. Margitta Mazzocchi (R), Del. Eric Brooks (R), Del. Chuck Horst (R)

    Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 2354 prohibiting K-12 public schools from serving or selling items with certain artificial food dyes.

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  • Virginia

    SB 1289 - Virginia Healthy Schools Laws

    Signed on by Governor Glenn Youngkin
    Sponsors:

    Sen. Emily Brewer (R), Sen. Christie New Craig (R), Sen. Tara Durant (R), Sen. Danica Roem (D)

    Governor Glenn Youngkin signed companion bills prohibiting public schools from serving food made with certain artificial food dyes. Virginia became the second state to institute this synthetic food dye ban to protect children’s health.

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