MAHA State Policies

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.

  • Wisconsin

    AB 2 - Student Wireless Device Ban

    Signed on by Governor Tony Evers

    This bill requires Wisconsin school boards to adopt and submit policies banning student use of personal wireless devices during instructional time, with limited exceptions for emergencies, health, or education.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Joel Kitchens (R), Rep. Dan Knodl (R), Rep. Barbara Dittrich (R), Rep. Bob Donovan (R), Rep. Chanz Green (R), Rep. Brent Jacobson (R), Rep. Paul Melotik (R), Rep. David Murphy (R), Rep. Jeffrey Mursau (R), Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R), Rep. Jerry O'Connor (R), Rep. David Steffen (R), Rep. Ron Tusler (R), Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R), Sen. Dan Feyen (R)

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  • California

    AB 1264 - Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Gavin Newsom

    Directs CA to define "ultraprocessed foods" for schools by 2028 and phase them out by 2035, setting the first U.S. legal definition of UPFs in school nutrition.

    Sponsors:

    Asm. Jesse Gabriel (D), Asm. Dawn Addis (D), Sen. Benjamin Allen (D), Asm. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D), Asm. Marc Berman (D), Asm. Phillip Chen (R), Asm. Damon Connolly (D), Asm. Heath Flora (R), Asm. James Gallagher (R), Asm. Heather Hadwick (R), Asm. Josh Hoover (R), Asm. Ash Kalra (D), Asm. Alex Lee (D), Asm. Josh Lowenthal (D), Sen. Steve Padilla (D), Asm. Joe Patterson (R), Asm. Cottie Petrie-Norris (D), Sen. Sasha Renee Perez (D), Asm. Kate Sanchez (R), Asm. Avelino Valencia (D), Sen. Suzette Valladares (R), Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D), Asm. Buffy Wicks (D), Sen. Scott Wiener (D)

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  • District of Columbia

    CB 260073 - Disconnect Act of 2025

    Signed on by Mayor Muriel Bowser

    Directs local education agencies to adopt and implement a personal wireless communication device policy that prohibits a student from using a personal wireless communication device during the full school day.

    Sponsors:

    Cnc. Brooke Pinto (D), Cnc. Charles Allen (D), Cnc. Matthew Frumin (D), Cnc. Anita Bonds (D), Cnc. Zachary Parker (D), Cnc. Phil Mendelson (D)

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  • Oregon

    EO 25-09 - Personal Electronic Device Policy for School Districts

    Signed on by Governor Tina Kotek

    Aims to improve student educational outcomes and mental wellbeing across the state by prohibiting cell student phone use during the school day in Oregon’s K-12 public schools.

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  • North Carolina

    HB 959 - Act to Promote Internet Safety and to Provide Social Media Literacy in Instruction in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Josh Stein

    Requires school boards to implement an Internet Safety policy, provide instruction on the negative effects of social media, and prohibit wireless communication during instructional time.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Hugh Blackwell (R), Rep. Kyle Hall (R), Rep. Brian Biggs (R), Rep. James Dixon (R), Rep. Joe Pike (R)

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