The bill amends existing laws regarding the fluoridation of public water supplies in South Dakota. It modifies the requirements for controlling fluoride levels, stating that any entity responsible for a municipal water supply must ensure that fluoride levels do not exceed 4.0 milligrams per liter. Additionally, the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources is tasked with promulgating rules related to fluoride control, including methods for testing fluoride content and maintaining records of fluoride levels.

Furthermore, the bill repeals certain enforcement provisions and the role of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources in enforcing fluoridation requirements. Specifically, it eliminates the mandate for fluoridation in municipal water supplies serving populations of 500 or more, as well as the functions of the Public Health Advisory Committee and the Department of Health concerning water hygiene programs. These changes reflect a shift towards less stringent regulations on fluoride levels in public water supplies.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 01/29/2025: 34-24A-1, 34-24A-2, 34-24A-1.1, 34-24A-3