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State bill would ban community water fluoridation; Davis County board opts to monitor and discuss options
Summary
Board members discussed House Bill 81, which would prohibit adding fluoride to public water supplies statewide, and reviewed local operational and legal concerns. County staff said they are monitoring the legislation and that county commissioners are open to placing the issue on a local ballot.
Board members discussed state legislation — House Bill 81 — that would prohibit adding fluoride to public water supplies and outlined operational concerns and possible next steps for Davis County.
County staff briefed the board on the bill’s status and implications. Staff said HB81 recently passed the Utah House by a large margin and is awaiting action in the state Senate. The bill would make it illegal for local jurisdictions to add fluoride to water systems; the bill also includes a mechanism to allow individuals to obtain fluoride supplements through pharmacists…
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