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HB103

HB103: Water Fluoridation Programs

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:26 AM

In one sentence

This bill gives the Cabinet for Health and Family Services authority to manage optional water fluoridation programs, requires local governing bodies to decide on participation, and provides legal immunity for officials making these decisions.

Amends state law so the Cabinet can establish, maintain, monitor, and enforce optional water fluoridation programs to protect dental health.
Requires that only the governing body of a regulated water system decides whether to join or stay in a fluoridation program.
States that any existing fluoridation program will continue until its governing body takes action to end it.
Makes the decision of one main water system binding on all smaller systems that receive their water from it.
Provides immunity from liability under KRS 65.2003 for officials and employees who make decisions about starting, ending, or continuing these programs.

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Governing bodies of water systems regulated by the cabinet
Water systems that receive their supply from a main system making a fluoridation decision

The bill does not specify an effective date.
These rules only apply to water systems regulated by the Cabinet, excluding other types of water sources.
The text does not explain how a governing body must vote or what specific process they use to make these decisions.

Plain language

Optional water fluoridation program: A plan to add fluoride to drinking water for dental health protection, which local leaders can choose to join or leave.
Governing body: The group of officials that makes decisions for a specific organization, such as a water system.
Immunity from liability: Legal protection under KRS 65.2003 that prevents lawsuits or criminal charges against officials for their discretionary choices about fluoridation programs.

Official record

Source attached

AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs.