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NY S08283
NY S08283Requires cities that fluoridate public water supplies to comply with certain provisions of law relating to fluoridation, and to publish a notice in local newspapers and on the city's website and social media pages at least ninety days prior to discontinuing such fluoridation.
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Introduced
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
In Committee
05/30/2025
05/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the general city law, in relation to requiring additional notice prior to the discontinuance of drinking water fluoridation
AI Summary
This bill requires cities that currently fluoridate their public water supplies to follow specific notification procedures if they want to stop adding fluoride to the water. Specifically, before discontinuing water fluoridation, the city must first comply with section 1100-a of the public health law and must publish a notice about the discontinuation in local newspapers, on the city's website, and across its social media pages at least 90 days before the planned cessation date. Fluoridation is the process of adding fluoride compounds to public water supplies, which is done to help prevent tooth decay and improve dental health. The bill aims to ensure transparency and give residents advance warning if their local government plans to stop this public health practice, allowing community members time to understand and potentially respond to the change in their water treatment.
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Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 8283A (on 06/09/2025)
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