House Bill 898, sponsored by Darby, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish new requirements for utility systems regarding the sale of water containing fluoride. Specifically, the bill mandates that each utility system must obtain a certificate of analysis for any fluoridated water they sell. Additionally, the bill requires that both the certificate of analysis and the material safety data sheet for fluoride be made accessible on the utility system's website, or on the board of utility regulation's website if the utility system lacks its own website.
The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring that utility systems comply with these new regulations to promote transparency and public safety regarding fluoride in drinking water.