26RS HB 103

House Bill 103

Actions

Last Action	01/07/26: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Bill Request Number	161
Sponsors	M. Hart, D. Hale, S. Baker, R. Bivens, E. Callaway, J. Calloway, J. Decker, S. Doan, M. Dossett, R. Dotson, D. Fister, V. Grossl, J. Hodgson, K. Holloway, T. Huff, M. Imes, DJ Johnson, W. Lawrence, M. Lockett, S. Maddox, C. Massaroni, B. McCool, A. Neighbors, M. Proctor, F. Rabourn, R. Raymer, T. Roberts, S. Sharp, N. Tate, J. Tipton, T. Truett, B. Wesley, R. White
Summary of Original Version	Amend KRS 211.190 to make water fluoridation programs optional; allow the governing bodies of water systems subject to regulation by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to decide whether they participate in water fluoridation programs; provide that a water fluoridation program in place on the effective date of the Act continues until action is taken by its governing body to end its participation; provide that any decision regarding participation in a water fluoridation program made by the governing body of a water system shall be binding on all water systems it supplies; provide that a governing body, a member or employee of a governing body, or any public or private entity that may be held liable for the actions of a governing body that makes any decision regarding its participation in an optional water fluoridation program shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for acts carried out reasonably and in good faith regarding its decision of whether to participate in the water fluoridation program.
Index Headings of Original Version	Civil Actions - Water fluoridation, optional participation, civil and criminal immunity Local Government - Water fluoridation programs, optional participation, determination by governing body Public Health - Water fluoridation programs, optional participation, determination by governing body Public Officers And Employees - Water fluoridation, optional participation, civil and criminal immunity Special Districts - Water fluoridation programs, optional participation, determination by governing body Water Supply - Water fluoridation programs, optional participation, determination by governing body