HB537Introduced in the House of Delegates
Regulations governing waterworks; prohibition on fluoridation of water.
Introduced by Karen Hamilton, District 62
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Board of Health; regulations governing waterworks; prohibition on fluoridation of water. Requires the Board of Health to include a prohibition on fluoridation of water in its regulations governing waterworks and requires testing for fluoridation to be included in chemical monitoring requirements for waterworks.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 0-N) · January 27, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Garrett McGuire | 17 | Yes |
| Sam Rasoul | 38 | Yes |
| Wendell Walker | 52 | Yes |
| Keith Hodges | 68 | Yes |
| Mark Downey | 69 | Yes |
| Otto Wachsmann | 83 | Yes |
| Marcia Price | 85 | Absent |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104151D
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB537)
Assigned sub: Health
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 0-N)
Left in Committee Health and Human Services
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