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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  • South Carolina

    SNAP Waiver

    Approved on by Governor Henry McMaster Target Implementation Date:

    USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Henry McMaster’s request for a waiver to restrict the purchase of candy, energy drinks, soft drinks, and sweetened beverages with SNAP benefits.

    Sponsors:

    Gov. Henry McMaster

    Topics:

    SNAP Waivers and Reforms

    Review details
  • Wisconsin

    AB 2 - Student Wireless Device Ban

    Signed on by Governor Tony Evers

    Requires school boards to adopt and submit policies banning student use of personal wireless devices during instructional time, with limited exceptions for emergencies, health, or education.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Joel Kitchens (R), Rep. Dan Knodl (R)

    Co-Sponsors: Rep. Barbara Dittrich (R), Rep. Bob Donovan (R), Rep. Chanz Green (R), Rep. Brent Jacobson (R), Rep. Paul Melotik (R), Rep. David Murphy (R), Rep. Jeffrey Mursau (R), Rep. Amanda Nedweski (R), Rep. Jerry O'Connor (R), Rep. David Steffen (R), Rep. Ron Tusler (R), Sen. Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R), Sen. Dan Feyen (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Mississippi

    EO 25-1589 - Reestablishing Presidential Fitness Test in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Tate Reeves

    Reestablishes the Presidential Fitness Test for elementary, middle and high school students across Mississippi.

    Sponsors:

    Gov. Tate Reeves (R)

    Topics:

    Physical Fitness

    Review details
  • Arkansas

    EO 25-19 - Establishing the Governor's Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    Establishes the Governor's Council on Fitness and directs the Arkansas Department of Education to take steps to implement the Presidential Fitness Test to promote physical activity and improve student health statewide.

    Sponsors:

    Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    Topics:

    Physical Fitness

    Review details
  • Hawaii

    SNAP Waiver

    Approved on by Governor Josh Green

    USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins approved Governor Josh Green’s request for a waiver to restrict the purchase of soft drinks with SNAP benefits.

    Sponsors:

    Governor Josh Green

    Topics:

    SNAP Waivers and Reforms, Ultra-Processed Foods

    Review details