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This bill modifies Nebraska's existing laws regarding water fluoridation by removing mandatory requirements for adding fluoride to public water supplies. Specifically, the bill amends Section 71-3306 to allow public and private water supply entities to voluntarily add fluoride to their water, rather than requiring them to do so. The language changes eliminate previous restrictions and remove references to a related statute (Section 71-3305), effectively making water fluoridation a discretionary choice for water providers. By repealing the existing sections, the bill gives water supply entities more flexibility in deciding whether to fluoridate their water, effectively ending any state-mandated requirements for adding fluoride to drinking water. The bill represents a shift in policy that allows local water providers to determine for themselves whether they want to add fluoride to their water supplies, based on their own assessment of community needs and preferences.

Health and Social Services

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