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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  • Iowa

    HF 782 - Student Device Use

    Signed on by Governor Kim Reynolds

    Requires Iowa schools to adopt policies limiting student use of personal electronic devices during school hours by July, 1, 2025, and revise emergency plans to align with these rules.

    Sponsors:

    House Committee on Education

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • West Virginia

    HB 2003 - Distraction-Free Learning

    Signed on by Governor Patrick Morrissey

    Prohibits students from possessing cell phones in the classroom, with certain exemptions.

    Sponsors:

    Del. Roger Hanshaw (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Arkansas

    SB 217 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    Directs the state to seek a waiver restricting the purchase of soda, fruit, and vegetable drinks with less than 50% natural juice, energy drinks, unhealthy drinks, and candy with SNAP benefits. The waiver request was submitted by Governor Sanders and approved by USDA Secretary Rollins.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Clint Penzo (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Mary Bentley (R)

    Topics:

    SNAP Waivers and Reforms, Ultra-Processed Foods

    Review details
  • Arkansas

    SB 9 - Make Arkansas Healthy Again Act

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    Prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products that contain potassium bromate or propylparaben, two chemical additives.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Breanne Davis (R), Rep. Aaron Pilkington (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Sen. Clint Penzo (R), Sen. Clarke Tucker (D)

    Topics:

    Ultra-Processed Foods

    Review details
  • Mississippi

    HB 913 - Meat Labeling

    Signed on by Governor Tate Reeves

    Requires clear labeling of meat and meat substitutes to prevent consumer confusion. Sets inspection rules, penalties, and labeling standards for schools, retailers, and distributors.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Vince Mangold (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Lester Carpenter (R), Rep. Jeff Hale (R)

    Topics:

    Lab-Grown Meat, Food Package Labeling

    Review details