The Florida Senate has advanced a bill to ban fluoride from public drinking water, potentially making it the second state to enact such a law after Utah. Sponsored by state Sen. Keith Truenow, the bill emphasizes that public water should be for hydration, not medication. Advocates fear this change will increase dental health issues, particularly in impoverished areas. Critics highlight that the scientific community generally supports fluoride's benefits, while proponents of the ban cite concerns about fluoride's safety. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Florida House before heading to Governor Ron DeSantis for approval.
We're here to hydrate, not medicate," said state Sen. Keith Truenow, R-Tavares, who sponsored the bill, stating Florida's move against water additives in purifying water.
This would honestly be a joke, if it didn't have dangerous consequences," said Tina Scott Polsky, D-Boca Raton, opposing the bill due to potential health issues from tooth decay.
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