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HI HR30
Resolution
Status
2/23/2018
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Lopresti
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AI Summary
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Department of Health must conduct a study on voluntary fluoride supplement use by children and pregnant women in Hawaii, which lacks community water fluoridation.
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Study must evaluate whether medical and dental standards for fluoride intake should be adjusted for areas without fluoridated water supplies and assess public health benefits of fluoride supplements.
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Study must determine whether the State should encourage voluntary fluoride supplement use to improve oral health and neonatal outcomes.
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Department of Health must submit findings, recommendations, and any necessary legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2019 Regular Session.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study On The Voluntary Use Of Fluoride Supplements By Children And Pregnant Women In The State Of Hawaii And Whether The Voluntary Taking Of Fluoride Supplements Should Be Encouraged By The State.
Requests the Department of Health to conduct a study on the voluntary use of fluoride supplements by children and pregnant women
Last Action
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/8/2018