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HI HB540

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ikaika Olds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person or public water supplier from adding fluoride to Hawaii's public water systems

  • Preempts and voids all existing state and local laws, executive orders, ordinances, regulations, or rules that regulate fluoride use in public water systems

  • Amends Section 340E-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, by adding a new subsection (k) to the list of prohibited acts for water suppliers

  • Legislative findings cite concerns that fluoride is a "presumed" hazard according to the National Toxicology Program, an endocrine disruptor linked to lower IQs in children, thyroid dysfunction, and other health issues

  • Takes effect upon approval by the governor

Legislative Description

Related To Safe Water.

Fluoridation

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Health1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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