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.

  • Ohio

    HB 96, Sec. 3313.753 - School Cell Phone Ban

    Signed on by Governor Mike DeWine

    This section requires that by Jan 1, 2026, school boards must adopt a policy banning student cell phone use during the instructional day.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Brian Stewart (R), Sen. Andrew Brenner (R), Sen. Jerry Cirino (R), Sen. Theresa Gavarone (R), Sen. Terry Johnson (R), Sen. George Lang (R), Sen. Kristina Roegner (R), Sen. Mark Romanchuk (R)

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  • Vermont

    HB 480, Section 17 - Cell Phone and Social Media Use in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Phil Scott

    Directs the Vermont Secretary of Education to develop a model policy prohibiting student use of cell phones at school from arrival to dismissal, with certain exceptions. Each school board will be required to adopt this policy or a more stringent policy.

    Sponsors:

    House Committee on Education

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  • Oklahoma

    EO 25-13 - Make Oklahoma Healthy Again (MOHA)

    Signed on by Governor Kevin Stitt

    This order directs a review of public health policies ranging from water fluoridation to artificial food dyes. It also establishes the MOHA Advisory Council to promote clean living, physical activity, and preventative health.

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  • Rhode Island

    SB 771 - Health and Safety of Pupils

    Signed on by Governor Dan McKee

    Requires every public school to have a policy regarding the use of personal electronic devices on school grounds.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Melissa Murray (D), Sen. Brian Thompson (D), Sen. Louis Dipalma (D), Sen. Jonathon Acosta (D), Sen. Lori Urso (D)

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  • Texas

    SB 25 - Make Texas Healthy Again Act

    Signed on by Governor Greg Abbott

    The bill requires warning labels on products containing 44 various additives, calls for nutrition courses for medical students, establishes the Texas Nutrition Advisory Committee, and protects physical education for K-8th grade students.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Carol Alvarado (D), Sen. Brian Birdwell (R), Sen. Cesar Blanco (D), Sen. Donna Campbell (R), Sen. Molly Cook (D), Sen. Charles Creighton (R), Sen. Sarah Eckhardt (D), Sen. Brent Hagenbuch (R), Sen. Bob Hall (R), Sen. Juan Hinojosa (D), Sen. Joan Huffman (R), Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Sen. Nathan Johnson (D), Sen. Phil King (R), Sen. Jose Menendez (D), Sen. Mayes Middleton (R), Sen. Borris Miles (D), Sen. Tan Parker (R), Sen. Angela Paxton (R), Sen. Charles Perry (R), Sen. Charles Schwertner (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Sen. Royce West (D), Sen. Judith Zaffirini (D), Rep. Lacey Hull (R), Rep. James Frank (R), Rep. Gary Vandeaver (R), Rep. John Bucy (D), Rep. Katrina Pierson (R), Rep. Daniel Alders (R), Rep. Briscoe Cain (R), Rep. Carrie Isaac (R), Rep. Suleman Lalani (D), Rep. Terri Leo-Wilson (R), Rep. Mitch Little (R), Rep. Eddie Morales (D), Rep. Angelia Orr (R), Rep. Joanne Shofner (R)

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