The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) has released its 2026 State Legislative Session Update, highlighting key public health policy developments from legislative sessions nationwide. The update reviews state actions related to behavioral health, access to care, healthy food, chronic disease prevention, infectious disease prevention, and public health funding and administration.

The resource provides an overview of emerging legislative trends and policy actions that may influence public health practice, strengthen health systems, and improve health outcomes nationwide. It also builds on ASTHO's 2026 Legislative Prospectus Series by examining how states are advancing priority public health initiatives during this year's legislative sessions.

Learn More: 2026 Legislative Session Update