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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  • 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)

    Co-Sponsors: 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)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • 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)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

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  • Arkansas

    SB 189 - Over-the-Counter Ivermectin Access

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    Allows the sale of ivermectin for use without a prescription, redefining it as an over-the-counter medication.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Alan Clark (R), Rep. Mary Bentley (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Alyssa Brown (R), Rep. Brad Hall (R), Rep. Wayne Long (R), Rep. Richard Womack (R), Rep. Robin Lundstrum (R), Rep. Karilyn Brown (R), Rep. Cindy Crawford (R), Rep. Randy Torres (R), Sen. Ronald Caldwell (R), Sen. Steve Crowell (R), Sen. Scott Flippo (R), Sen. Ricky Hill (R), Sen. Blake Johnson (R), Sen. Mark Johnson (R), Sen. Matt McKee (R), Sen. John Payton (R), Sen. Clint Penzo (R), Sen. Jim Petty (R), Sen. Terry Rice (R), Sen. Jamie Scott (D), Sen. Matt Stone (R), Sen. Gary Stubblefield (R), Sen. David Wallace (R), Sen. Tyler Dees (R), Sen. Joshua Bryant (R), Sen. Frederick Love (D)

    Topics:

    Medical Freedom

    Review details
  • West Virginia

    HB 2354 - West Virginia Healthy Schools Law

    Signed on by Governor Patrick Morrisey

    Prohibits public schools from serving food made with certain artificial food dyes.

    Sponsors:

    Del. Adam Burkhammer (R)

    Co-Sponsors: 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)

    Topics:

    Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods

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  • Mississippi

    HB 1006 - Ban on Lab-Grown Meat

    Signed on

    Prohibits the maufacture, sale, or distribution of food from cultured animal cells. Effective July, 1, 2025, violations may include fines, jail time, or business license suspension.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Bill Pigott (R)

    Co-Sponsor:  Rep. Lester Carpenter (R)

    Topics:

    Lab-Grown Meat

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