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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill, which is designated the "New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act," would require the fluoridation of water supplied by public community water systems. The bill would require the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Health, to adopt rules and regulations relating to the fluoridation of public community water systems. The rules and regulations would be required to include: (1) the means by which fluoride is controlled; (2) the methods of testing the fluoride content; and (3) the records to be kept relating to fluoridation. Under the bill, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Health, would enforce the fluoridation rules and regulations. In so doing, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection would require the fluoridation of water in all public community water systems within 12 months of the bill's effective date. However, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection could not require the fluoridation of water in any public community water system in which the water supply in the state of nature contains sufficient fluorides to conform to the fluoridation rules and regulations.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "New Jersey Public Water Supply Fluoridation Act," mandates the addition of fluoride to the water supplied by public community water systems, which are defined as systems serving at least 15 year-round residential connections or 25 year-round residents. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Health, will establish rules and regulations for controlling fluoride levels, testing methods, and record-keeping for fluoridation. These officials will also enforce these regulations, requiring all public community water systems to fluoridate their water within 12 months of the bill's enactment, unless the natural fluoride levels in the water already meet the required standards. The bill also amends existing laws to clarify that water from public community water systems treated with approved fluoride methods is permissible in beverages and that water quality standards for public consumption will be approved by the Commissioner of Health.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2906 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2906_I1.HTM |
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