The bill S. 743 aims to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by defining "fluoride" in Section 44-55-20 and introducing a new section, 44-55-35, which prohibits the addition of fluoride to public water systems. The definition of fluoride includes various chemical compounds such as fluorosilicic acid, sodium fluorosilicate, and sodium fluoride. The bill also specifies that political subdivisions cannot enact ordinances that allow or require the addition of fluoride to public water systems, and it restricts licensed bottled water operators from adding fluoride to the water they provide for human consumption.

Additionally, the bill mandates that bottled water imported into South Carolina for sale must not contain fluoride. This legislation reflects a significant shift in public health policy regarding water fluoridation, emphasizing the prohibition of fluoride in public water supplies and bottled water. The bill is currently residing in the Senate Committee on Medical Affairs and will take effect upon approval by the Governor.

Statutes affected:
12/10/2025: 44-55-20, 44-55-35
Latest Version: 44-55-20, 44-55-35