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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to ban fluoride supplementation of public water supplies. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to ban the fluoride supplementation of public water supplies in Massachusetts. It cites concerns about the potential ill effects of fluoride exposure, especially for vulnerable populations like pregnant women, young children, and the elderly. The bill also raises issues around the ethics of medicating the population without consent and the potential environmental impact of fluoride chemicals. The existing artificial fluoridation schemes targeting municipal water supplies would be required to be discontinued within 10 days of the law being ratified.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2649 (on 02/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S460 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S460.pdf |
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