"The Republican-controlled statehouse sent the bill to the desk of Gov. Spencer Cox (R) last week after it passed both chambers largely along party lines."
"Utah could become the first state to ban fluoride in its drinking water, alarming public health experts and dentists who note the mineral’s role in reducing tooth decay across the nation.
The Republican-controlled statehouse sent the legislation to Gov. Spencer Cox (R) last week after both chambers passed it largely along party lines. If signed into law, the bill would prohibit adding fluoride to public water systems and would bar cities and counties from requiring the mineral in their water.
Opponents of the measure argue that it infringes on communities’ right to decide whether to use the cavity-fighting mineral and that it departs from decades of science demonstrating fluoride’s enamel-strengthening, tooth-decay-combating benefits — particularly for children. The bill’s supporters contend that it would prevent the government from medicating the public without its consent."
Anumita Kaur reports for the Washington Post February 25, 2025.
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