Purpose of the Bill

The bill seeks to address health concerns associated with the addition of fluoride to public drinking water. It aims to ensure the purity and safety of water sources by prohibiting any form of fluoride from being added to public water systems in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Prohibition on Fluoride Addition: The bill explicitly prohibits any person from adding fluoride to public water systems in the state of Minnesota.
• Deadline for Compliance: Any existing municipal or other public water systems currently adding fluoride must cease this practice by August 1, 2025.
• Definitions: Clarifies that "fluoride" refers to compounds such as sodium fluoride, hydrofluoric acid, sodium fluorosilicate, and hydrofluorosilicic acid. A "public water system" is defined as a water system serving at least 15 service connections or 25 people for at least 60 days per year.
• Enforcement and Penalties: The Minnesota Department of Health is tasked with enforcing the prohibition. Violations will incur a daily fine until compliance is achieved.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill proposes the repeal of Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 144.145, which relates to the addition of fluoride in public water systems.

Relevant Terms

• Fluoride
• Public water system
• Sodium fluoride
• Hydrofluoric acid
• Sodium fluorosilicate
• Hydrofluorosilicic acid
• Minnesota Department of Health