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.

  • Utah

    HB 402 - Remove Additives from School Meals

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

    House Bill 402 bans the use of synthetic food dyes and certain chemical additives in public school meals.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Kristen Chevrier (R), Sen. Heidi Balderree (R)

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  • Kentucky

    HB 208 - Communication Devices in School

    Signed on by Governor Andy Beshear

    Requires schools to ban student device use during instructional time, mandates filters to block social media and explicit content on the networks, and requires internet use policies with parental consent.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Josh Bray (R), Rep. James Tipton (R), Rep. Jennifer Henson Decker (R), Rep. Steven Doan (R), Rep. Daniel Elliott (R), Rep. Chris Fugate (R), Rep. Vanessa Grossl (R), Rep. Kevin Jackson (R), Rep. Kimberly Moser (R), Rep. Marianne Proctor (R), Rep. Steve Riley (R), Rep. Lisa Willner (D)

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  • North Dakota

    HB 1131 - Sale of Raw Milk Products

    Signed on by Governor Kelly Armstrong

    Allows North Dakota farms to sell raw milk directly to consumers for personal use, prohibits interstate sales, and requires clear labeling of products.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Dawson Holle (R), Rep. Liz Conmy (D), Rep. Jay Fisher (R), Rep. Dori Hauck (R), Rep. Jared Hendrix (R), Rep. Jeremy Olson (R), Rep. Nathan Toman (R), Rep. Lori VanWinkle (R), Sen. Janne Myrdal (R), Sen. Donald Schaible (R), Sen. Desiree Van Oosting (R), Sen. Kent Weston (R)

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  • Utah

    SB 178 - Devices in Public Schools

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

    Prohibits the use of cellphones, smart watches, or emerging technologies during classroom hours, with exceptions.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Lincoln Fillmore (R), Rep. Doug Welton (R)

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  • West Virginia

    HB 2354 - West Virginia Healthy Schools Law

    Signed on by Governor Patrick Morrisey

    Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 2354 prohibiting K-12 public schools from serving or selling items with certain artificial food dyes.

    Sponsors:

    Del. Adam Burkhammer (R), Del. Ian Masters (R), Del. Elliott Pritt (R), Del. Evan Worrell (R), Del. Michael Hite (R), Del. Margitta Mazzocchi (R), Del. Eric Brooks (R), Del. Chuck Horst (R)

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