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.

  • Oklahoma

    SNAP Waiver

    Target Implementation Date:

    On August 4, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Kevin Stitt’s waiver request to prohibit the purchase of soft drinks and candy using SNAP benefits.

  • Alaska

    HB 57, Article 5 - Wireless Telecommunications Device Policy

    This article requires each school district to adopt a policy that regulates the possession and use of nonschool-issued wireless telecommunications devices during regular school hours, including lunch and passing periods.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. William Fields (D), Rep. Andrew Josephson (D), Rep. Calvin Schrage (N), Rep. Ashley Carrick (D), Rep. Alyse Galvin (I), Rep. Genevieve Mina (D), Sen. Loki Tobin (D), Sen. William Wielechowski (D), Sen. Forrest Dunbar (D), Sen. Scott Kawasaki (D), Sen. Robert Yundt (R), Sen. Elvi Gray-Jackson (D), Sen. Jesse Kiehl (D), Sen. Catherine Giessel (R), Sen. Matt Claman (D), Sen. Mike Cronk (R), Sen. Bert Stedman (R), Sen. Donald Olson (D), Sen. Jesse Bjorkman (R), Sen. Kelly Merrick (R), Sen. Gary Stevens (R)

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  • Colorado

    SNAP Waiver

    Target Implementation Date:

    On August 4, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Jared Polis’ request for a waiver to restrict the purchase of soft drinks with SNAP benefits.

  • North Dakota

    HB 1454 - Opt-Our Procedure for Required Vaccines

    Ensures individuals can opt out of required vaccines for health, religious, or philosophical reasons and mandates schools follow existing vaccine opt-out procedures.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Donna Henderson (R), Rep. Karen Anderson (R), Rep. Kathy Frelich (R), Rep. Dori Hauck (R), Rep. James Kasper (R), Sen. David Clemens (R), Sen. Bob Paulson (R)

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  • Florida

    SNAP Waiver

    Target Implementation Date:

    On August 4, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for a waiver to restrict the purchase of soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts with SNAP benefits.

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