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Introduced
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to public health and fluoridation of drinking water; adding new sections to chapter 70A.125 RCW; and creating new sections.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve public health in Washington by promoting the fluoridation of drinking water. It requires certain public water systems to analyze the cost of implementing community water fluoridation as part of their system planning. The bill also directs the Department of Health to develop rules to support and facilitate water systems in including fluoridation, and establishes a program to provide engineering assistance to water systems that choose to implement or upgrade their fluoridation systems. The bill further requires water systems to seek information from the Department of Health and notify customers at least 90 days before considering discontinuing fluoridation. Finally, the Department of Health is directed to conduct an oral health equity assessment and provide recommendations to increase access to community water fluoridation.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
First reading, referred to Environment, Energy & Technology. (on 01/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5587&Year=2021&Initiative=false |
| BillText | https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2021-22/Pdf/Bills/Senate%20Bills/5587.pdf |
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