Fluoride

Attempt to remove fluoride from Louisiana drinking water goes flat

A proposal to end the addition of fluoride from public drinking water in Louisiana failed Wednesday in the legislature following passionate testimony from health care and dental professionals.

Dr. Ralph Abraham testifies in support of a bill that would the ban fluoridation of public water systems.

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Capitol Access Minute: Committee advances bill to ban fluoride in water

The Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee advanced legislation that would ban the fluoridation of public water systems. State Surgeon General Ralph Abraham supports Senate Bill 2, despite opposition from the Louisiana Dental Association.

Louisiana’s Senate Health and Welfare committee debated Senate Bill 2, which would ban fluoride from public water systems, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge.

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Bill banning fluoride in Louisiana’s public water systems clears Senate committee

Drew Hawkins

SB 2 proponents presented unfounded links between the levels of fluoride in drinking water and autism, low IQ and thyroid problems at the hearing. The bill is strongly opposed by health experts and dentists.