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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  • Colorado

    HB 1135 - Communication Devices in Schools

    Signed on by Governor Jared Polis

    Requires Colorado schools to adopt and post policies by July 1, 2026, outlining rules and exceptions for student device use during the school day to promote focused learning enviroments.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Mary Bradfield (R), Rep. Meghan Lukens (D), Sen. Lisa Frizell (R), Sen. Janice Marchman (D), Rep. Matthew Martinez (D), Rep. Jacque Phillips (D), Rep. Katie Stewart (D), Rep. Jennifer Bacon (D), Rep. Shannon Bird (D), Rep. Kyle Brown (D), Rep. Sean Camacho (D), Rep. Monica Duran (D), Rep. Regina English (D), Rep. Eliza Hamrick (D), Rep. Mandy Lindsay (D), Rep. Tisha Mauro (D), Rep. Julie McCluskie (D), Rep. Karen McCormick (D), Rep. Manny Rutinel (D), Rep. Tammy Story (D), Rep. Alex Valdez (D), Sen. Judith Amabile (D), Sen. Matt Ball (D), Sen. Jeff Bridges (D), Sen. Lisa Cutter (D), Sen. Cathy Kipp (D), Sen. Larry Liston (R), Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D), Sen. Dylan Roberts (D)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Iowa

    HF 782 - Student Device Use

    Signed on by Governor Kim Reynolds

    Requires Iowa schools to adopt policies limiting student use of personal electronic devices during school hours by July, 1, 2025, and revise emergency plans to align with these rules.

    Sponsors:

    House Committee on Education

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • West Virginia

    HB 2003 - Distraction-Free Learning

    Signed on by Governor Patrick Morrissey

    Prohibits students from possessing cell phones in the classroom, with certain exemptions.

    Sponsors:

    Del. Roger Hanshaw (R)

    Topics:

    Limiting Cell Phones in Schools

    Review details
  • Arkansas

    SB 217 - SNAP Waiver

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    This act directs the State of Arkansas to seek a waiver prohibiting the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with SNAP benefits. A similar waiver request was submitted by Gov. Sanders and approved on June 10 by USDA Secretary Rollins.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Clint Penzo (R), Rep. Mary Bentley (R)

    Topics:

    SNAP Waivers and Reforms, Ultra-Processed Foods

    Review details
  • Arkansas

    SB 9 - Make Arkansas Healthy Again Act

    Signed on by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders

    This bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, or distribution of food products that contain potassium bromate or propylparaben, two chemical additives.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Breanne Davis (R), Rep. Aaron Pilkington (R), Sen. Clint Penzo (R), Sen. Clarke Tucker (D)

    Topics:

    Ultra-Processed Foods

    Review details