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.

  • Alabama

    HB 166 - FOCUS Act

    Signed on by Governor Kay Ivey

    The FOCUS Act bans phones during school hours, requires students complete a social media safety course, and requires internet safety policies to boost focus, safety, and mental health in Alabama schools.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Leigh Hulsey (R)

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  • Tennessee

    SB 931/HB 804 - Food and Food Product Labeling

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee

    Prohibits labeling a cell-cultured food product as meat or a meat food product. Companion bill HB 804 was substituted by SB 931.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Paul Rose (R), Sen. Janince Bowling (R), Sen. Rusty Crowe (R), Sen. Todd Gardenhire (R), Sen. Mark Pody (R), Sen. Shane Reeves (R), Rep. Rusty Grills (R), Rep. Michele Reneau (R), Rep. Lee Reeves (R), Rep. Debra Moody (R), Rep. Tim Hicks (R), Rep. Brock Martin (R), Rep. Jason Zachary (R), Rep. Dan Howell (R), Rep. Elaine Davis (R), Rep. Jake McCalmon (R), Rep. Kip Capley (R), Rep. John (R)

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  • Georgia

    HB 340 - Distraction-Free Education Act

    Signed on by Governor Brian Kemp

    The Distraction-Free Education Act requires Georgia public schools to adopt policies regulating K-8 student use of electronic devices during school and events.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Scott Hilton (R), Rep. Jan Jones (R), Rep. Houston Gaines (R), Rep. Carmen Rice (R), Rep. Carter Barrett (R), Rep. Will Wade (R), Sen. Jason Anavitarte (R)

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  • Oklahoma

    HB 1126 - Public Health and Safety

    Signed on by Governor Kevin Stitt

    Requires labeling of lab-grown meat, insect-protein, and vegetable-based meat facsimilies.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Jim Grego (R) and Sen. Roland Pederson (R)

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  • South Carolina

    SB 103 - Lab-Grown Meat Labeling

    Signed on by Governor Henry McMaster

    Amends the South Carolina code to prohibit misleading or deceptive labeling of lab-grown meat.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Wes Climer (R), Sen. Joshua Kimbrell (R), Sen. Danny Verdin (R), Sen. Matthew Leber (R), Sen. Jeff Zell (R), Sen. Everett Stubbs (R)

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