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.

  • Tennessee

    HJR 0069 - Tennessee MAHA Resolution

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee Effective on
    Sponsors:

    Rep. Brock Martin (R), Rep. Caleb Hemmer (D), Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes (R), Rep. Lee Reeves (R), Rep. Kip Capley (R), Rep. Elaine Davis (R), Rep. Jake McCalmon (R), Rep. Jay Reedy (R), Rep. Greg Vital (R)

    This resolution urges the State to adopt a plan to make Tennessee healthy. It aims to remove ultra-processed food from SNAP, boost access to local, healthy foods, teach kids healthy habits, and ban certain toxins.

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  • Utah

    HB 81 - Prohibit Fluoride in Water

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox Effective on
    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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  • Utah

    HB 403 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox
    Sponsors:

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

    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.

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  • Utah

    HB 402 - Remove Additives from School Meals

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox Effective on
    Sponsors:

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

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

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  • West Virginia

    HB 2354 - West Virginia Healthy Schools Law

    Signed on by Governor Patrick Morrisey Effective on
    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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