MAHA State Policies

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

    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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  • West Virginia

    HB 2354 - West Virginia Healthy Schools Law

    Signed on by Governor Patrick Morrisey

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

    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)

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  • Virginia

    HB 1910 - Virginia Healthy Schools Laws

    Signed on by Governor Glenn Youngkin

    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.

    Sponsors:

    Del. Hillary Pugh Kent (R), Del. Jonathan Arnold (R), Del. Terry Austin (R), Del. Jason Ballard (R), Del. Mike Cherry (R), Del. Nadarius Clark (D), Del. AC Cordoza (R), Del. Rae Cousins (D), Del. Carrie Coyner (R), Del. Will Davis (R), Del. Karrie Delaney (D), Del. Mark Earley (R), Del. Baxter Ennis (R), Del. Nicholas Freitas (R), Del. Chad Green (R), Del. Tim Griffin (R), Del. Geary Higgins (R), Del. Terry Kilgore (R), Del. Ian Lovejoy (R), Del. Paul Milde (R), Del. James Morefield (R), Del. Delores Oates (R), Del. Chris Obenshain (R), Del. Robert Orrock (R), Del. David Owen (R), Del. Eric Phillips (R), Del. Phillip Scott (R), Del. Anne Ferrell Tata (R), Del. Kim Taylor (R), Del. Wendell Walker (R), Del. Bill Wiley (R), Del. Wren Williams (R), Del. Tony Wilt (R), Del. Scott Wyatt (R), Del. Eric Zehr (R)

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  • Mississippi

    HB 1006 - Ban on Lab-Grown Meat

    Signed on

    Prohibits the maufacture, sale, or distribution of food from cultured animal cells. Effective July, 1, 2025, violations may include fines, jail time, or business license suspension.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Bill Pigott (R), Rep. Lester Carpenter (R)

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  • Virginia

    SB 1289 - Virginia Healthy Schools Laws

    Signed on by Governor Glenn Youngkin

    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.

    Sponsors:

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

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