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TN SB2304

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Pody

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public water systems in Tennessee from adding fluoride or fluoride-containing compounds (including sodium fluoride, fluorosilicic acid, and sodium fluorosilicate) to drinking water, effective July 1, 2026

  • Bans the sale of bottled water containing added fluoride in Tennessee, with violations subject to $500 civil penalties per bottle

  • Requires bottled water with naturally occurring fluoride to display concentration labels, and bottles exceeding 0.7 mg/L must carry a health warning

  • Mandates public water systems to take corrective action, conduct monthly testing, and notify customers if naturally occurring fluoride exceeds EPA maximum contaminant level goals

  • Establishes civil penalties of $1,000-$5,000 per day for public water system violations of the fluoride prohibition, with enforcement by the Department of Agriculture for bottled water violations

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 53 and Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to fluoride.

Water

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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