HB 16 does not stop local governments from using fluoride in its water, but protects the state from liability over exposure to fluoride.
A similar bill received a committee hearing in 2024 but was not heard on the floor.
The bill was put forward by State Reps. Mark Hart and David Hale, the report said.
The health impact of water fluoridation has been heavily debated in recent months.
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