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CT HB05350

Bill

Status

Passed

5/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Public Health Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 19a-38 of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2016
  • Limits the requirement to add fluoride to water companies as defined in Section 25-32a, rather than all entities with jurisdiction over public water supplies
  • Applies only to water systems serving 20,000 or more persons that are owned and operated by a water company
  • Changes fluoride content requirement from a fixed range of 0.8-1.2 milligrams per liter to an average monthly level within 0.15 milligrams per liter of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' most recent recommendation for optimal fluoride levels

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Department Of Public Health's Recommendations On Fluoridation Of The Public Water Supply.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/2/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/18/2016

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