This bill proposes to prohibit the addition of fluoride to public drinking water in Minnesota, addressing health concerns associated with fluoride and aiming to ensure the purity and safety of water sources. It introduces a new section in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144, which includes definitions of fluoride and public water systems, and establishes a prohibition against adding any form of fluoride to public water systems. Municipal water systems currently adding fluoride are required to cease these practices by August 1, 2025. The enforcement of this prohibition will be the responsibility of the commissioner of health, who can impose fines for noncompliance.

Additionally, the bill repeals Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.145, which previously mandated the fluoridation of municipal water supplies to promote public health by preventing tooth decay. This repeal reflects a significant shift in policy, moving away from the requirement of fluoride addition to public water systems. The new law will take effect the day following its final enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.145