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.

  • Colorado

    HB 1135 - Communication Devices in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Jared Polis

    Requires Colorado schools to adopt and post policies by July 1, 2026, outlining rules and exceptions for student device use during the school day to promote focused learning enviroments.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Mary Bradfield (R), Rep. Meghan Lukens (D), Sen. Lisa Frizell (R), Sen. Janice Marchman (D), Rep. Matthew Martinez (D), Rep. Jacque Phillips (D), Rep. Katie Stewart (D), Rep. Jennifer Bacon (D), Rep. Shannon Bird (D), Rep. Kyle Brown (D), Rep. Sean Camacho (D), Rep. Monica Duran (D), Rep. Regina English (D), Rep. Eliza Hamrick (D), Rep. Mandy Lindsay (D), Rep. Tisha Mauro (D), Rep. Julie McCluskie (D), Rep. Karen McCormick (D), Rep. Manny Rutinel (D), Rep. Tammy Story (D), Rep. Alex Valdez (D), Sen. Judith Amabile (D), Sen. Matt Ball (D), Sen. Jeff Bridges (D), Sen. Lisa Cutter (D), Sen. Cathy Kipp (D), Sen. Larry Liston (R), Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D), Sen. Dylan Roberts (D)

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  • Louisiana

    EO-25-052 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Jeff Landry

    Governor Jeff Landry signed an Executive Order to request a waiver to restrict the purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy with SNAP benefits. On August 4, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved the request.

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  • Iowa

    HF 782 - Student Device Use

    Signed on by Governor Kim Reynolds

    Requires Iowa schools to adopt policies limiting student use of personal electronic devices during school hours by July, 1, 2025, and revise emergency plans to align with these rules.

    Sponsors:

    House Committee on Education

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  • West Virginia

    HB 2003 - Distraction-Free Learning

    Signed on by Governor Patrick Morrissey

    Prohibits students from possessing cell phones in the classroom, with certain exemptions.

    Sponsors:

    Del. Roger Hanshaw (R)

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  • Arkansas

    SB 217 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    This act directs the State of Arkansas to seek a waiver prohibiting the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with SNAP benefits. A similar waiver request was submitted by Gov. Sanders and approved on June 10 by USDA Secretary Rollins.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Clint Penzo (R), Rep. Mary Bentley (R)

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