Illinois HB4321 grants local public water providers the authority to opt in or out of statewide fluoridation requirements without penalty.
HB4321, known as the Fluoridation Local Authority Act, allows public water providers in Illinois to choose whether to comply with state fluoridation requirements. This bill provides local governing bodies with the authority to make decisions about fluoridation based on local conditions, infrastructure, budgets, and community preferences. Public water providers that opt in or out of statewide fluoridation requirements will not face penalties or enforcement actions from state agencies. The Department of Public Health must revise rules to reflect local authority decisions.
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