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 403 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

    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.

    Sponsors:

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

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  • Utah

    HB 402 - Remove Additives from School Meals

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

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

    Sponsors:

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

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  • Utah

    HB 81 - Prohibit Fluoride in Water

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

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

    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)

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  • Kentucky

    HB 208 - Communication Devices in School

    Signed on by Governor Andy Beshear

    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.

    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)

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  • Utah

    SB 178 - Devices in Public Schools

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

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

    Sponsors:

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

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