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.

  • Idaho

    SB 1211 - Ivermectin Access

    Signed on by Governor Brad Little

    Adds to Section 37-135 to the Idaho Code, allowing the sale and purchase of ivermectin without a prescription or healthcare consultation.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Cindy Carlson (R), Rep. Joe Alfieri (R), Sen. Daniel Foreman (R), Rep. Rob Beiswenger (R), Sen. Phil Hart (R), Rep. Judy Boyle (R), Sen. Josh Keyser (R), Rep. Tanya Burgoyne (R), Sen. Josh Kohl (R), Rep. Lucas Cayler (R), Sen. Brian Lenney (R), Rep. Jaron Crane (R), Sen. Ben Toews (R), Rep. Barbara Ehardt (R), Sen. Glenneda Zuiderveld (R), Rep. Kyle Harris (R), Rep. Elaine Price (R), Rep. Cornel Rasor (R), Rep. Heather Scott (R), Rep. Bruce Skaug (R), Rep. Steve Tanner (R), Rep. Tony Wisniewski (R), Rep. Dale Hawkins (R)

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  • Arizona

    HB 2164 - Arizona Healthy Schools Act

    Signed on by Governor Katie Hobbs

    The Arizona Healthy Schools Act prohibits public schools in Arizona from serving or selling ultra-processed foods with certain additives, including food dyes, to students.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Leo Biasiucci (R), Rep. Selina Bliss (R), Rep. Lisa Fink (R), Rep. John Gillette (R), Rep. Consuelo Hernandez (D), Rep. Teresa Martinez (R), Rep. James Taylor (R), Rep. Julie Willoughby (R), Rep. Justin Wilmeth (R), Sen. Hildy Angius (R), Sen. Janae Shamp (R)

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  • Idaho

    HB 1210 - Idaho Medical Freedom Act

    Signed on by Governor Brad Little

    Establishes the Idaho Medical Freedom Act, prohibiting vaccine and medical mandates by schools, government, and businesses for work, education, or services. Replaces the Coronavirus Stop Act.

    Sponsors:

    Senate Judiciary and Rules Committee

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  • Virginia

    HB 1961 - Devices in Public Schools

    Signed on by Governor Glenn Youngkin

    Requires Virginia public schools to adopt age-appropriate policies restricting student cell phone and smart device use during the school day, while allowing exceptions for health or educational needs.

    Sponsors:

    Del. Sam Rasoul (D), Del. Dan Helmer (D)

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  • Tennessee

    HJR 69 - Tennessee MAHA Resolution

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee

    This resolution urges the State to adopt a plan to make Tennessee healthy. It aims to remove ultra-processed food from SNAP, boost access to local, healthy foods, teach kids healthy habits, and more.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Brock Martin (R), Rep. Caleb Hemmer (D), Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes (R), Rep. Lee Reeves (R), Rep. Kip Capley (R), Rep. Elaine Davis (R), Rep. Jake McCalmon (R), Rep. Jay Reedy (R), Rep. Greg Vital (R)

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