Senate Bill No. [insert number] aims to amend public health regulations concerning water fluoridation in Louisiana. The bill enacts a new provision, R.S. 40:5.3.1, which explicitly prohibits the fluoridation of any public water system in the state. Additionally, it repeals the existing R.S. 40:5.11, which mandated the Louisiana Department of Health to establish a water fluoridation program for public water systems with at least 5,000 service connections and set the fluoride levels for compliance.

The proposed changes will take effect on August 1, 2025, effectively eliminating the state's fluoridation program and prohibiting the addition of fluoride to public water supplies. This legislation reflects a significant shift in public health policy regarding water treatment practices in Louisiana.

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