House Bill 1605 Would Ban Intentional Addition of Fluoride to Public Water Supplies

A new House Bill in North Dakota could significantly change the state’s approach to public water supplies by banning the intentional addition of fluoride. Known as House Bill 1605, it would impose fines for violations, while allowing naturally occurring fluoride to remain in the water. Advocates like Dr. Bradley King argue the move could harm children’s dental health. The bill is under review by the House Human Services Committee and, if approved, will take effect on August 1, 2026.

We’ve been telling you that more fluoride stories are coming; here they are. But rather than watch the debate skip from town to town; we’re seeing it jump right to the state where legislators will debate whether to preempt local control and overturn a hundred years of anecdotal and scientific evidence. If the topic interests you, you may appreciate when the debate actually began.

HB 1605

A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 61-28.1 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the prohibition on water fluoridation; to provide a penalty; and to provide an effective date.

House Sponsors: Heilman (R, District 7), D. Johnston (R, District 24), Toman (R, District 34), VanWinkle (R, District 3),

Senate Sponsors: Magrum (R, District 8), Paulson (R, District 3), Van Oosting (R, District 36),

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