MAHA State Actions

Across the country, states are enacting bold new policies into law to Make America Healthy Again. Explore the full list of legislation to see the impact of MAHA nationwide or select your state to learn how change is happening in your community.

  • Indiana

    EO 25-54 - Promoting SNAP Innovation

    Signed on by Governor Mike Braun

    The state will review federal laws governing the administration of SNAP and determine if there are any provisions that hinder the effectiveness of the program. The state will also analyze the current effectiveness of SNAP.

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  • Indiana

    EO 25-55 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Mike Braun

    The state submitted a request for a waiver to exclude foods like candy and soda from SNAP. On May 22, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Mike Braun’s request.

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  • Indiana

    EO 25-53 - Making SNAP More Accurate and Accountable

    Signed on by Governor Mike Braun

    Indiana is reinstating income and asset verification to ensure SNAP applicants qualify, protecting funds for those most in need.

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  • Indiana

    EO 25-56 - Food Dye Review

    Signed on by Governor Mike Braun

    Indiana will evaluate the health effects of artificial food dyes and additives and recommend which ones to restrict or ban.

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  • Arizona

    HB 2164 - Arizona Healthy Schools Act

    Signed on by Governor Katie Hobbs
    Sponsors:

    Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R), Rep. Selina Bliss (R), Rep. Lisa Fink (R), Rep. John Gillette (R), Rep. Consuelo Hernandez (D), Rep. Teresa Martinez (R), Rep. James Taylor (R), Rep. Julie Willoughby (R), Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R), Sen. Hildy Angius (R), Sen. Janae Shamp (R)

    The Arizona Healthy Schools Act prohibits public schools in Arizona from serving or selling ultra-processed foods with certain additives, including food dyes, to students.

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