Lawmakers in Florida approved a bill to prohibit certain additives in drinking water, effectively banning fluoride, and the measure now goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a signature. If it’s finalized, Florida will become the second state to ban fluoride in municipal drinking water.

The bill does not explicitly mention fluoride, but includes language restricting the use of certain additives in water supplies. The bill now awaits Governor Ron DeSantis’ signature.

Florida state lawmakers have approved a bill to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, a move that public health experts say could harm dental health across the state. The bill now heads to Florida Gov.