Florida lawmakers passed a bill banning fluoride in public drinking water, sending it to Gov. DeSantis for approval. If signed, Florida would become the second state after Utah to enact such a ban. The bill, part of the Florida Farm Bill, defines allowable water additives narrowly, effectively excluding fluoride. Supporters argue for individual choice, while opponents cite decades of evidence supporting fluoride's benefits in preventing tooth decay. The decision follows recommendations against fluoridation from Florida's Surgeon General and statements from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocating for a federal ban.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.