Overview

• Florida's House approved Senate Bill 700 in an 88–27 vote, sending it to Gov. Ron DeSantis for potential enactment into law.
• The legislation does not explicitly mention fluoride but bans certain water additives, effectively prohibiting fluoridation statewide.
• Supporters argue the measure protects individual choice and reduces costs, while opponents warn it removes a vital public health tool for low-income families.
• Major health organizations, including the CDC and American Dental Association, emphasize fluoridation's safety and its role in reducing cavities by 25%.
• If signed, Florida will follow Utah as the second state to ban fluoridation, reflecting growing anti-fluoridation momentum influenced by figures like RFK Jr. and Surgeon General Ladapo.