A bill to ban the use of the mineral in public water passed the Florida House 88-27. It now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.

Lawmakers in Florida gave final passage to a bill to ban fluoride in public water systems Tuesday, with the state House voting 88-27.

SB 700, also known as the Florida Farm Bill, doesn’t mention the word “fluoride,” but it would effectively ban the chemical compound by preventing “the use of certain additives in a water system.” The bill awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.

If DeSantis, a Republican, signs the bill, Florida will become the second state to ban fluoride from water supplies.

  • Ledericas@lemm.ee
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    1 day ago

    and also dental care isnt usually covered by most insurance so people try to ignore the problem til its too late.

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        5 hours ago

        Vision insurance is also completely useless.

        “Whoops, your prescription is too strong. We only cover glasses for the mildly blind.”

        I stopped signing up for vision insurance when it was cheaper to do some “two for one frames” deal without insurance.