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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  • Nebraska

    SNAP Waiver

    Target Implementation Date:

    USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Jim Pillen’s request for a waiver to restrict the purchase of soda, soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy with SNAP benefits. Nebraska became the first state approved for this type of waiver.

    Topics:

    SNAP Waivers and Reforms, Ultra-Processed Foods

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  • Alaska

    HB 57, Article 5 - Wireless Telecommunications Device Policy

    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)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Andrew Josephson (D), Rep. Calvin Schrage (N), Rep. Ashley Carrick (D), Rep. Alyse Galvin (N), 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)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

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  • Louisiana

    HR 3 - Study Banning Harmful Additives in School Foods

    Urges the Louisiana Department of Education to study the feasibility and cost of banning certain harmful additives in public school foods and to recommend healthier options.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Michael Echols (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Beryl Amedee (R), Rep. Kathy Edmondston (R)

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  • Virginia

    EO 25-55 - Reestablishing the Presidential Fitness Test in the Commonwealth's Public Schools

    Effective on

    Directs the Virginia Department of Education to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test in public schools by the 2026–27 school year and create a task force to support statewide implementation aligned with physical education standards

    Sponsors:

    Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R)

    Topics:

    Physical Fitness

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