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TN SB1141

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7, relative to fluoridation of drinking water.


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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/19/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, decreases from 1.5 milligrams per liter to 0.4 milligrams per liter the threshold for the presence of fluoride in a public water system that requires an increase in the frequency of fluoride-level testing from quarterly to monthly; requires public water systems to cease adding fluoride to drinking water supplies by May 1, 2025, and provide written notice of cessation of fluoridation to customers. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Tennessee's regulations regarding fluoride in public water systems by lowering the threshold for increased testing and mandating the cessation of fluoride addition to drinking water. Specifically, the bill reduces the fluoride level threshold from 1.5 milligrams per liter to 0.4 milligrams per liter, which triggers more frequent water testing - shifting from quarterly to monthly analyses when fluoride levels exceed this new lower limit. The bill requires all public water systems that are currently fluoridating their water supply as of May 1, 2025, to completely stop adding fluoride or fluoride compounds to their water supply by July 31, 2025. Additionally, these water systems must provide written notice to customers 30 days before stopping fluoridation, explaining the date of cessation. The bill also adds a provision to the state code that prohibits the addition of fluoride or fluoride compounds to public drinking water supplies. While the bill does not prevent naturally occurring fluoride in water, it significantly changes the state's approach to water fluoridation, effectively ending the practice of intentionally adding fluoride to public water systems. The changes will take effect on May 1, 2025.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

SA0165 - Amendment 1-0 to SB1141 (on 03/20/2025)

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