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MA H2449

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Higgins

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Allows any Massachusetts town, city, or district with artificial water fluoridation programs to end those programs through a local ordinance passed by the City Council, Town Meeting, or Water Commissioners

  • Requires a petition of at least 10 registered voters to initiate the opt-out process before the local legislative body

  • Authorizes water superintendents or water commissioners to suspend fluoridation programs at will if they determine the program poses a risk to consumers, workers, infrastructure, or the environment

  • Amends Section 8C of Chapter 111 of the General Laws by adding a new paragraph after line 46

Legislative Description

Providing municipalities to opt out of fluoridation treatments

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 9, 2025

9/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/27/2025

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