HB81, a bill that bans fluoride in Utah's public water systems, raises concerns about impacts on underserved communities. Oral health professionals warn the bill could increase dental costs and worsen access to care for low-income residents.

Utah could soon become the first state to ban the mineral fluoride in public drinking water, according to legislation in the state. House Bill, 81 introduced by Rep. Stephanie Gricius and Sen. Kirk A.

The Utah Legislature has approved a bill that bans adding fluoride to public water systems. The Utah Senate on Friday voted 18-8 to give final legislative approval to HB81, sponsored by Rep. Stephanie Gricius,

Utah appears to be the first state ready to put a full ban on fluoride in public water systems under a bill that doesn't allow cities or communities to decide whether to add the cavity-preventing mineral.

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox's signature is all that stands between a ban on water fluoridation from becoming law in the state. Water fluoridation is the action of raising naturally occurring levels of fluoride in water systems to aid in the oral health of those who drink it,

A controversial bill to prohibit the introduction of fluoride into public drinking water systems in Utah passed the Senate Friday and is destined to become a new law if Gov. Spencer Cox signs it.