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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  • Tennessee

    HB 107 - Removing Health Mandates for Families Receiving State Assistance

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee

    Removes the requirement that a parent or caretaker applying for or receiving state assistance enter a personal responsibility plan that requires a child to attend school and receive immunizations and health checks; removes certain other requirements.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. William Lamberth (R), Sen. Jack Johnson (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Mark Cochran (R), Rep. David Hawk (R), Rep. Jody Barrett (R)

    Topics:

    Medical Freedom

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  • Tennessee

    HB 932 - School Electronics Ban

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee

    Requires local boards of education and public charter school governing bodies to adopt a policy to prohibit students from using wireless communication devices during instructional time. Companion bill SB 897 was substituted by HB 932.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Rebecca Alexander (R), Sen. Ferrell Haile (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Mark White (R), Rep. Dan Howell (R), Rep. William Slater (R), Rep. Scott Cepicky (R), Rep. Caleb Hemmer (D), Rep. Renea Jones (R), Rep. Jake McCalmon (R), Rep. Jason Zachary (R), Rep. Brock Martin (R), Rep. Ryan Williams (R), Rep. Tim Hicks (R), Rep. Gary Hicks (R), Rep. Greg Vital (R), Rep. Ron Travis (R), Rep. Jeff Burkhart (R), Rep. Fred Atchley (R), Rep. Kevin Raper (R), Rep. Yusuf Hakeem (D), Rep. Aron Maberry (R), Rep. Rick Eldridge (R), Rep. Lee Reeves (R), Rep. William Lamberth (R), Rep. Elaine Davis,  (R), Rep. Bryan Terry (R), Rep. Esther Helton-Haynes (R), Rep. Michael Hale (R), Rep. Rush Bricken (R), Rep. Mike Sparks (R), Rep. Tom Stinnett (R), Rep. Dave Wright (R), Rep. Pat Marsh (R), Rep. David Hawk (R), Rep. Paul Sherrell (R), Rep. Richard Scarbrough (R), Rep. Chris Hurt (R), Rep. Sabi Kumar (R), Rep. G.A. Hardaway (D), Rep. Jody Barrett (R), Rep. Chris Todd (R), Rep. Jay Reedy (R), Rep. Ronnie Glynn (D), Sen. Ken Yager (R), Sen. Paul Bailey (R), Sen. Janice Bowling (R), Sen. Rusty Crowe (R), Sen. Joseph Hensley (R), Sen. Becky Massey (R), Sen. Bill Powers (R), Sen. Shane Reeves (R), Sen. Paul Rose (R), Sen. John Stevens (R), Sen. Page Walley (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

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  • Utah

    HB 81 - Prohibit Fluoride in Water

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

    Prohibits adding fluoride to public water systems. It allows pharmacists to prescribe fluoride supplements when needed using specific guidelines.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Stephanie Gricius (R), Sen. Kirk Cullimore (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Cheryl Acton (R), Rep. Carl Albrecht (R), Rep. Tiara Auxier (R), Rep. Bridger Bolinder (R), Rep. Walt Brooks (R), Rep. Jefferson Burton (R), Rep. Kristen Chevrier (R), Rep. Scott Chew (R), Rep. Kay Christofferson (R), Rep. Tyler Clancy (R), Rep. Joseph Elison (R), Rep. Doug Fiefia (R), Rep. Matthew Gwynn (R), Rep. Jon Hawkins (R), Rep. Colin Jack (R), Rep. Jill Koford (R), Rep. Mike Kohler (R), Rep. Trevor Lee (R), Rep. Karianne Lisonbee (R), Rep. Anthony Loubet (R), Rep. Matt MacPherson (R), Rep. Cory Maloy (R), Rep. Logan Monson (R), Rep. Jefferson Moss (R), Rep. Nicholeen Peck (R), Rep. Michael Petersen (R), Rep. Candice Pierucci (R), Rep. Calvin Roberts (R), Rep. Mike Schultz (R), Rep. David Shallenberger (R), Rep. Troy Shelley (R), Rep. Lisa Shepherd (R), Rep. Rex Shipp (R), Rep. Jordan Teuscher (R)

    Topics:

    Fluoride

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  • Utah

    HB 403 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

    Direct the state to seek a waiver restricting the purchase of soft drinks with SNAP benefits. The waiver request was submitted by Governor Cox and approved by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Kristen Chevrier (R), Sen. Brady Brammer (R)

    Topics:

    SNAP Waivers and Reforms, Ultra-Processed Foods

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  • Utah

    HB 402 - Remove Additives from School Meals

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

    Bans the use of synthetic food dyes and certain chemical additives in public school meals.

    Sponsors:

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

    Topics:

    Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods

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