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.

  • North Dakota

    SB 2228 - Rural Grocery Store Sustainability Program

    Signed on by Governor Kelly Armstrong

    This bill allocates $1 million for a grant program to support rural grocery store sustainability and expand food access in North Dakota from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2027.

    Sponsors:

    Sen. Janne Myrdal (R), Sen. Jerry Klein (R), Rep. Karla Hanson (D), Rep. David Monson (R)

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  • 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)

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  • 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)

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  • Colorado

    HB 1203 - Cell-Cultivated Meat Labeling

    Signed on by Governor Jared Polis

    Prohibits mislabeling of cell-cultivated meat in Colorado, requiring clear labeling and authorizing inspections, stop orders, and embargoes to ensure consumers aren't misled about meat products.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Karen McCormick (D), Rep. Ty Winter (R), Sen. Kyle Mullica (D), Sen. Rod Pelton (R), Rep. Jennifer Bacon (D), Rep. Max Brooks (R), Rep. Kyle Brown (D), Rep. Jarvis Caldwell (R), Rep. Monica Duran (D), Rep. Regina English (D), Rep. Lori Garcia Sander (R), Rep. Ryan Gonzalez (R), Rep. Anthony Hartsook (R), Rep. Dusty Johnson (R), Rep. Junie Joseph (D), Rep. Rebecca Keltie (R), Rep. Sheila Lieder (D), Rep. Meghan Lukens (D), Rep. Matthew Martinez (D), Rep. Julie McCluskie (D), Rep. Chris Richardson (R), Rep. Lesley Smith (D), Rep. Matt Soper (R), Rep. Katie Stewart (D), Rep. Rick Taggart (R), Rep. Brianna Titone (D), Rep. Ron Weinberg (R), Rep. Dan Woog (R), Rep. Yara Zokaie (D), Sen. John Carson (R), Sen. Marc Catlin (R), Sen. James Coleman (D), Sen. Thomas Exum (D), Sen. Paul Lundeen (R), Sen. Byron Pelton (R), Sen. Dylan Roberts (D), Sen. Cleave Simpson (R)

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  • Mississippi

    HB 913 - Meat Labeling

    Signed on by Governor Tate Reeves

    Requires clear labeling of meat and meat substitutes to prevent consumer confusion. Sets inspection rules, penalties, and labeling standards for schools, retailers, and distributors.

    Sponsors:

    Rep. Vince Mangold (R), Rep. Lester Carpenter (R), Rep. Jeff Hale (R)

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