S.2627

Allowing the town of Somerset to prohibit water fluoridation

Chamber Passed·4/30/26
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S2627 allows the town of Somerset to prohibit water fluoridation.

Massachusetts S2627 allows the town of Somerset to enact an ordinance prohibiting the fluoridation of its community water supply. This bill overrides any conflicting state laws, including section 8c of chapter 111 of the General Laws. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · Apr 30
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 3, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

May 18

House

Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting

May 18

House

Rules suspended

May 18

House

Read second and ordered to a third reading