SB0162

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 221, relative to fluoride.

Failed·3/11/26

Amends Tennessee law to clarify the addition of fluoride to public water systems.

Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 221, to specify that the addition of fluoride to a public water system is done by the supplier who owns, operates, or controls the system. This act takes effect July 1, 2025, due to public welfare requirements.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE ENERGY, AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

4 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 11

11:00 AM

Senate Energy, Agriculture And Natural Resources Hearing

Mar 4

8:30 AM

Senate Government Operations Hearing

History

Mar 11

Senate

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 11

Senate

Failed in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee

Mar 5

Senate

Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026