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SB682Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Safe Drinking Water.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Mike Gabbard, District 21

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Prohibits any state or county law, rule, ordinance, or regulation from requiring the addition of any substance, product, or chemical for preventative health care or medical purposes, that is unrelated to chemicals necessary for protection against contamination of drinking water, to any public water system. Establishes quality control and public safety requirements if the Safe Drinking Water Act is amended to authorize a federal regulation to allow every state to use the drinking water system to dispense chemicals or medication for treating the physical or mental function of a person's body.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to HHS/EIG, JDC.

  4. Re-Referred to HHS, JDC.

  5. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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