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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  • Utah

    HB 36 - Pilot Program to Improve Student Nutrition & Fitness

    Signed on by Governor Spencer Cox

    Creates a 5-year Gold Medal Schools Pilot Program (starting 2027–28) to improve student physical activity and nutrition, administered by the State Board, with reporting and a sunset in 2031.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Katy Hall (R), Sen. Keven Stratton (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Jon Hawkins (R), Rep. Logan Monson (R)

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  • Tennessee

    HB 1466 - Requiring the Presidential Fitness Test

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee

    Requires every local education agency and public charter school to administer the Presidential Fitness Test, re-established by President Trump's Executive Order No. 14327.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Scott Cepicky (R), Sen. Bo Watson (R)

    Rep. Michele Reneau (R), Rep. Jody Barrett (R), Rep. Lee Reeves (R), Rep. Jake McCalmon (R), Rep. Susan Lynn (R), Rep. Gino Bulso (R), Rep. Mike Sparks (R), Rep. Elaine Davis (R), Sen. Ken Yager (R), Sen. Jack Johnson (R), Sen. Ferrell Haile (R), Sen. John Stevens (R), Sen. Randy McNally (R), Sen. Brent Taylor (R), Sen. Shane Reeves (R), Sen. Page Walley (R), Sen. Adam Lowe (R), Sen. Dawn White (R), Sen. Todd Gardenhire (R), Sen. Rusy Crowe (R), Sen. Joey Hensley (R), Sen. Paul Bailey (R), Sen. Paul Rose (R), Sen. Bill Powers (R), Sen. Richard Briggs (R), Sen. Becky Duncan Massey (R), Sen. Jessie Seal (R)

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  • Indiana

    HB 1424 - Homestead Exemption Act

    Signed on by Governor Mike Braun

    Exempts homestead vendors & small farms from most state and local food rules. Allows direct sales with labeling, limits shipping, and defines food categories.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Hunter Smith (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Robert Morris (R), Rep. Matthew Lehman (R), Rep. Robb Greene (R), Sen. Brian Buchanan (R), Sen. Gary Byrne (R), Sen. Tyler Johnson (R), Sen. Eric Koch (R), Sen. Blake Doriot (R), Sen. Stacey Donato (R)

    Topics:

    Nutritious Foods

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  • South Dakota

    SB 124 - Temporary Ban on Lab Grown Meat

    Signed on by Governor Larry Rhoden

    Temporarily bans the manufacture, sale, and distribution of any product containing cell-cultured protein (lab-grown meat) from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031. Violations are punishable as a Class 2 misdemeanor. The bill includes enforcement mechanisms such as stop-sale orders and license suspensions.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. John Sjaarda (R), Sen. Mykala Voita (R) 

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Julie Auch (R), Rep. Aaron Aylward (R), Rep. Heather Baxter (R), Sen. Tamara Grove (R), Rep. Phil Jensen (R), Rep. Dylan Jordan (R), Sen. Mark Lapka (R), Rep. Scott Moore (R), Rep. Kaley Nolz (R), Rep. Marty Overweg (R), Sen. Carl Perry (R), Sen. Tom Pischke (R), Rep. Tony Randolph (R)

    Topics:

    Lab-Grown Meat

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  • Indiana

    SB 78 - Stricter Cell Phone Restrictions in School

    Signed on by Governor Mike Braun

    Requires all schools to adopt a strict wireless device policy and prohibits student use of cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, laptops, and gaming devices during the entire school day. Schools must choose either a "no device" policy or a "storage" policy (devices brought but powered off and stored away).

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Jeff Raatz (R), Sen. Greg Goode (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Sen. Gary Byrne (R), Sen. Linda Rogers (R), Sen. Lonnie Randolph (D), Rep. Jake Teshka (R), Rep. Julie McGuire (R), Rep. Matt Commons (R), Rep. Vernon Smith (D)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

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