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HB 691 · 2025 · House · Resources, Recreation and Development Committee

Ban on water fluoridation

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prohibiting the addition of fluoridation chemicals to public water systems.

Repeals and prohibits the introduction of fluoride or fluoride-containing chemicals into public water systems and eliminates related statutes on local referenda for water fluoridation.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 6, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill repeals and prohibits the use of fluoridation chemicals in public water systems.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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“No fluoride or any chemical containing fluoride shall be introduced into a public water system.”
RSA 485:14

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Peter SchmidtDPrime
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture

Public testimony

496 signed in online · 139 wrote testimony

24% support76% oppose0% neutral

ForFluoride is a neurotoxin linked to serious health harms

AgainstFluoridation is safe, effective, and scientifically endorsed

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“Flouride has been proven to be poisonous. Not even a consideration on adding it to our drinking water. Support the discontinuation of this practice.”
— Christine Rupp, Exetersupports
“Fluoride is a known neurotoxin that severely degrades human IQ.…”
— Danielle Haines, Concordsupports
“As a resident and tax payer of Weare, NH, my family and I ask that you SUPPORT this bill (HB691).”
— Rachel Martin, Wearesupports
“HB 691-FN Testimony Good afternoon, Representatives, thank you for hearing my testimony. I am Rich DiPentima a former State Representative from Portsmouth. I speak today in strong opposition to HB 691-FN.…”
— RICHARD DiPentima, Portsmouthopposes
“Please vote ITL. Fluoride is an important part of preventative health and there is no indication that it is harmful to anyone when used properly and distributed appropriately in water supplies.”
— Krystal Bloom, Francestownopposes
“The benefits of the addition of fluoride to public water supplies have been expansively studied, and a safe and health promoting level established.…”
— Acacia Colby, Derryopposes

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 12, 2025HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate14–1
    Overall
    93% yea
  • Mar 6, 2025HouseRoll callInexpedient to LegislateAdopted190–156How they voted
    Overall
    55% yea
    Party-line vote
    Republicans
    48–14625% yea
    Democrats
    142–1093% yea

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 12, 2025Public hearingHouse Resources, Recreation and Development6:06:32–6:08:322mlocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Public Hearing; Executive Session
  • Mar 6, 2025Floor debateHouse floor6:31:08–6:37:176m 9slocated in the stream transcriptInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, roll call 190-156; Removed from Consent (Reps. J. Aron, Drew, Polozov, Granger, Ploszaj, Tom Mannion, DeLemus, Dunn, Wherry, M. Hall, Perez, Soti, Potenza)

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Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 3 P. 23
  2. Feb 12, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/12/2025 01:30 pm LOB 305
  3. Feb 12, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 02/12/2025 02:00 pm LOB 305
  4. Feb 12, 2025House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/12/2025 (Vote 14-1; CC) HC 14 P. 14
  5. Mar 6, 2025HouseRemoved from Consent (Reps. J. Aron, Drew, Polozov, Granger, Ploszaj, Tom Mannion, DeLemus, Dunn, Wherry, M. Hall, Perez, Soti, Potenza) 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 2
  6. Mar 6, 2025HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 190-156 03/06/2025 HJ 7

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.