Bill > SB682

This bill aims to protect Hawaii's drinking water by prohibiting the addition of any substances to public water systems for preventative health care or medical purposes that are unrelated to water contamination protection. The legislation is designed to align state drinking water laws with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and safeguard individuals' right to informed consent regarding chemical ingestion. If the federal Safe Drinking Water Act is amended to allow states to use water systems for dispensing medical chemicals, the bill establishes strict quality control and public safety requirements. These requirements include mandating an independent environmental assessment that considers potential impacts on vulnerable populations, ensuring pharmaceutical-grade chemicals, requiring FDA testing and safety evaluations, and prohibiting industrial-grade chemicals or additives that could increase water system corrosion. The bill specifically protects populations such as embryos, individuals with chronic diseases, those with autoimmune disorders, chemically sensitive people, cancer patients, and the elderly by preventing unnecessary chemical additions to drinking water. The legislation emphasizes maintaining water purity while ensuring safe drinking water for current and future generations, consistent with Hawaii's constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=682&year=2025