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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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Maine
LD 1234 - Ban Cellular Phones in School
Signed on by Governor Janet MillsRequires all Maine school boards to adopt policies by August 1, 2026, regulating student use of phones during the school day.
Sponsors:Rep. Richard Campbell (R)
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Florida
HB 1105 - Restricting Cell Phone Use in Schools
Signed on by Governor Ron DeSantisRestricts student cell phone use statewide, allows exceptions for medical and educational needs, and launches a pilot to study full-day bans in high schools with a report due in 2026.
Sponsors:Rep. Kincart Jonsson
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Texas
SB 541 - Cottage Food Expansion
Signed on by Governor Greg AbbottExpands Texas cottage food laws: more homemade goods allowed, higher income cap, wholesale sales, vendor registry, fewer local regs, and clearer rules for labeling, safety, and online sales.
Sponsors:Rep. Lois Kolkhorst (R), Sen. Kevin Sparks (R), Sen. Royce West (D), Rep. Lacey Hull (R)
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Nevada
SB 444 - School Electronic Communication Device Discipline
Signed on by Governor Joe LombardoRequires education boards of trustees to implement a progressive scale of disciplinary actions for violations of pre-existing school cell phone ban and expands definitions.
Sponsors:Senate Education Committee
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Texas
SB 314 - Ban on Certain Additives in School Meals
Signed on by Governor Greg AbbottGovernor Greg Abbott signed a Senate bill prohibiting certain food additives in free and subsidized school meals.
Sponsors:Sen. Bryan Hughes (R), Sen. Carol Alvarado (D), Sen. Molly Cook (D), Sen. Bob Hall (R), Sen. Borris Miles (D), Sen. Royce West (D), Rep. Caroline Harris Davila (R)