Florida is on track to become the second state in the nation to ban fluoride from public drinking water—a decision many see as a long-overdue win for health freedom and transparency. The bill, SB 700, passed overwhelmingly in the Florida House (88-27) and now awaits Governor Ron DeSantis’ signature.
Although fluoride isn’t mentioned explicitly in the bill, it bans certain chemical additives in public water systems, effectively halting water fluoridation across the state. If signed into law, the ban would follow Utah’s lead, where a similar law takes effect May 7.
Supporters of the move, including growing numbers of healthcare professionals and concerned parents, argue that forced fluoridation is an outdated and unnecessary practice that denies citizens the right to choose what goes into their bodies. “This is about informed consent,” said one advocate. “People should have the right to opt in, not be force-fed chemicals through the tap.”
While establishment voices like the CDC and American Dental Association continue to defend fluoride, critics—led by voices like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now Secretary of Health and Human Services—are asking tougher questions about the safety, efficacy, and ethics of medicating entire populations without individual consent.
RFK Jr. has long raised red flags about fluoride’s potential neurotoxicity, citing studies linking early-life exposure to lowered IQ and other developmental issues. With legislation popping up in states like Kentucky, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, it’s clear the fluoride debate is no longer fringe—it’s going mainstream.
For many, Florida’s action signals a broader shift toward health autonomy, science-backed skepticism, and putting personal choice back in the hands of the people.
