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.

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  • Oklahoma

    SB 139 - School Cell Phone Ban

    Signed on by Governor Kevin Stitt

    Requires 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)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Anthony Moore (R), Sen. Micheal Bergstrom (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Tennessee

    SB 158 - Physical Activity for Students

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee

    Increases mandatory daily physical activity for elementary students minutes per day, promoting fitness and protecting unstructured play outside.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Joseph Hensley (R), Rep. Scott Cepicky (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Sen. Janice Bowling (R), Sen. Rusty Crowe (R), Sen. Page Walley (R), Sen. Bo Watson (R), Rep. Jake McCalmon (R), Rep. Clay Doggett (R), Rep, Jay Reedy (R), Rep. Bryan Terry (R), Rep. Dennis Powers (R), Rep. Timothy Hill (R), Rep. Brock Martin (R), Rep. Jason Powell (D), Rep. Bud Hulsey (R), Rep. Aron Maberry (R), Rep. Lee Reeves (R), Rep. Paul Sherrell (R), Rep. Joe Towns (D), Rep. Ronnie Glynn (D), Rep. Elaine Davis (R), Rep. David Hawk (R)

    Topics:

    Physical Fitness

    Review details
  • North Dakota

    SB 2354 - The Use of Personal Electronic Devices in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Kelly Armstrong

    Requires school boards to implement policies to minimize or prohibit the use of personal electronic devices during school hours.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Michelle Axtman (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Sen. Sean Cleary (R), Sen. Jonathan Sickler (R), Sen. Paul Thomas (R), Rep. Glenn Bosch (R), Rep. Emily O'Brien (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Montana

    HB 401 - Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Sales

    Signed on by Governor Greg Gianforte

    Bans sale and distribution of cell-cultured edible products in Montana. Violators will face fines or license suspension.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Braxton Mitchell (R)

    Topics:

    Lab-Grown Meat

    Review details
  • 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 environments.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Mary Bradfield (R), Rep. Meghan Lukens (D), Sen. Lisa Frizell (R), Sen. Janice Marchman (D)

    Co-Sponsors: 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)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details