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SC S0743

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carlisle Kennedy

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Origin

Senate

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the addition of fluoride (including fluorosilicic acid, sodium fluorosilicate, and sodium fluoride) to public water systems or water that will be introduced into public water systems in South Carolina

  • Bars political subdivisions from enacting or enforcing ordinances that require or permit water fluoridation

  • Prohibits licensed bottled water operators from adding fluoride to their products and bans the sale of imported bottled water containing fluoride in the state

  • Adds a formal definition of "fluoride" to the state's water, sewage, and waste disposal code under Section 44-55-20

  • Takes effect upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Fluoride Ban

Last Action

Scrivener's error corrected

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Medical Affairs12/10/2025

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