Rep. Danny Alvarez said it's not about fluoride but government agencies should not decide whether to put drugs and chemicals in people’s bodies.

The law will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. House Bill 1313 re-creates the Resilient Florida Trust Fund for the associated state grant program. The law will take effect on July 1. Senate Bill 421 expands the definition of a “first responder” to include law enforcement agency support personnel.

Florida is poised to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates who say the mineral is a safe, effective way to protect people of all ages from de