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 134 - Ban on Red 40 in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Bill Lee

    Requires public and charter schools to prohibit food and beverages with Red dye 40.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Elaine Davis (R), Rep. Michele Reneau (R), Rep. Rebecca Alexander (R), Rep. Dan Howell (R), Rep. Sabi Kumar (R), Rep. G.A. Hardaway (D), Rep. Brock Martin (R), Rep. Jeff Burkhart (R), Rep. Bryan Terry (R), Rep. Monty Fritts (R), Rep. Jeremy Faison (R), Rep. Susan Lynn (R), Rep. Chris Todd (R), Rep. David Hawk (R)

    Topics:

    Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods

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  • Nebraska

    LB 246 - Ban on Lab-Grown Meat Sales

    Signed on by Governor Jim Pillen

    Prohibits sale of lab-grown meat in Nebraska, classifies it as adulterated food and deceptive trade. Updates food laws to restrict labeling and enforce penalties.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Barry Dekay (R)

    Topics:

    Lab-Grown Meat, Food Package Labeling

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  • Nebraska

    LB 140 - School Phone Policy

    Signed on by Governor Jim Pillen

    Requires all Nebraska public school boards to adopt policies limiting student use of phones, with exceptions.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Rita Sanders (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

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  • Florida

    SB 700, Section 32 - Florida Bans Fluoride in Drinking Water

    Signed on by Governor Ron DeSantis

    Florida will ban the use of certain additives (including fluoride) in its public water system as part of the Florida Farm Bill.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Keith Truenow (R), Rep. Kaylee Tuck (R), Rep. Danny Alvarez (R)

    Topics:

    Fluoride

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  • Alabama

    HB 166 - FOCUS Act

    Signed on by Governor Kay Ivey

    The FOCUS Act bans phones during school hours, requires students complete a social media safety course, and requires internet safety policies to boost focus, safety, and mental health in Alabama schools.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Leigh Hulsey (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

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