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.

  • Texas

    SB 379 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    This bill prohibits the use of SNAP benefits to purchase candy or sugary drinks. On August 4th, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Greg Abbott’s request for a similar restriction.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Sen. Bob Hall (R), Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Angela Paxton (R), Sen. Charles Schwertner (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Rep. Stan Gerdes (R), Rep. Jeff Barry (R), Rep. Cecil Bell (R), Rep. Keith Bell (R), Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R), Rep. Briscoe Cain (R), Rep. David Cook (R), Rep. Pat Curry (R), Rep. Jay Dean (R), Rep. Mark Dorazio (R), Rep. Paul Dyson (R), Rep. Caroline Fairly (R), Rep. James Frank (R), Rep. Gary Gates (R), Rep. Ryan Guillen (R), Rep. Sam Harless (R), Rep. Richard Hayes (R), Rep. Cole Hefner (R), Rep. Hillary Hickland (R), Rep. Janis Holt (R), Rep. Andy Hopper (R), Rep. Helen Kerwin (R), Rep. Stan Kitzman (R), Rep. Stan Lambert (R), Rep. Jeff Leach (R), Rep. Mitch Little (R), Rep. David Lowe (R), Rep. Shelley Luther (R), Rep. Don McLaughlin (R), Rep. John McQueeney (R), Rep. William Metcalf (R), Rep. Brent Money (R), Rep. Eddie Morales (D), Rep. Mike Olcott (R), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Dennis Paul (R), Rep. Keresa Richardson (R), Rep. Nate Schatzline (R), Rep. Alan Schoolcraft (R), Rep. Joanne Shofner (R), Rep. Shelby Slawson (R), Rep. David Spiller (R), Rep. Carl Tepper (R), Rep. Steve Toth (R), Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R), Rep. Cody Vasut (R), Rep. Denise Villalobos (R), Rep. Wesley Virdell (R), Rep. Trey Wharton (R)

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  • Texas

    SB 261 - Lab-Grown Meat Ban

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    A prohibition on the offering for sale and the sale of cell-cultured protein for human consumption.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Charles Perry (R), Sen. Kelly Hancock (R), Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Rep. Stan Gerdes (R), Rep. Stan Kitzman (R), Rep. Gary Vandeaver (R), Rep. Keith Bell (R), Rep. Jay Dean (R), Rep. Trent Ashby (R), Rep. Brad Buckley (R), Rep. Ben Bumgarner (R), Rep. Cody Harris (R), Rep. Hillary Hickland (R), Rep. Lacey Hull (R), Rep. Stan Lambert (R), Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson (R), Rep. John McQueeney (R), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Katrina Pierson (R), Rep. Joanne Shofner (R), Rep. Shelby Slawson (R), Rep. Carl Tepper (R), Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R)

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  • Maine

    LD 1234 - Ban Cellular Phones in School

    Signed on by Governor Janet Mills

    Requires all Maine school boards to adopt policies by August 1, 2026, regulating student use of phones during the school day.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Richard Campbell (R)

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  • Nevada

    SB 444 - School Electronic Communication Device Discipline

    Signed on by Governor Joe Lombardo

    Requires education boards of trustees to implement a progressive scale of disciplinary actions for violations of pre-existing school cell phone ban and expands definitions.

    Sponsors:

    Senate Education Committee

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  • Texas

    SB 314 - Ban on Certain Additives in School Meals

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    Governor Greg Abbott signed a Senate bill prohibiting certain food additives in free and subsidized school meals.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Sen. Carol Alvarado (D), Sen. Molly Cook (D), Sen. Bob Hall (R), Sen. Borris Miles (D), Sen. Royce West (D), Rep. Caroline Harris Davila (R)

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