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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.
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New York
Budget SECTION 2803 - Prohibit the Use of Electronic Devices in School
Signed on by Governor Kathy HochulProhibits the use of electronic devices by public and charter school students during the school day anywhere on school grounds.
Sponsors:Gov. Kathy Hochul
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Indiana
HB 1425 - Ban on Lab Grown Meat
Signed on by Governor Mike BraunEstablishes a two-year ban on the sale of cultivated meat products in Indiana and prohibits mislabeling them as traditional meat. Requires clear labeling and oversight by BOAH.
Sponsors:Rep. Beau Baird (R), Rep. Joanna King (R), Rep. Justin Moed (D), Rep. Maureen Bauer (D), Sen. Jean Leising (R), Sen. Susan Glick (R), Sen. Lonnie Randolph (D)
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Montana
HB 401 - Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Sales
Signed on by Governor Greg GianforteBans sale and distribution of cell-cultured edible products in Montana. Violators will face fines or license suspension.
Sponsors:Rep. Braxton Mitchell (R)
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Oklahoma
SB 139 - School Cell Phone Ban
Signed on by Governor Kevin StittRequires school boards to adopt policies prohibiting students from using cell phones on campus for the upcoming school year. The policy must include disciplinary actions for violations.
Sponsors:Sen. Ally Seifried (R), Rep. Chad Caldwell (R), Rep. Anthony Moore (R), Sen. Micheal Bergstrom (R)
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North Dakota
SB 2354 - The Use of Personal Electronic Devices in Schools
Signed on by Governor Kelly ArmstrongRequires school boards to implement policies to minimize or prohibit the use of personal electronic devices during school hours.
Sponsors:Sen. Michelle Axtman (R), Sen. Sean Cleary (R), Sen. Jonathan Sickler (R), Sen. Paul Thomas (R), Rep. Glenn Bosch (R), Rep. Emily O'Brien (R)