HB0897

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7, relative to fluoridation of drinking water.

Introduced·2/4/25

Tennessee HB0897 amends regulations on fluoridation of drinking water, setting new standards and cessation requirements.

Tennessee HB0897 modifies the state's approach to fluoridation of drinking water. It mandates that if fluoride levels in water samples exceed 0.4 mg/L, public water systems must conduct monthly fluoride analyses and notify customers. Systems fluoridating water as of May 1, 2025, must cease fluoride addition by July 31, 2025, and inform customers 30 days prior. The bill also updates definitions and standards for fluoride levels in drinking water.

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Calendar

Mar 26, 2025

3:00 PM

House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 19, 2025

3:00 PM

House Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

Jan 28

House

Placed on s/c cal Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee for 2/4/2026

Jan 26

House

Meeting Canceled