Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB4: PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to water fluoridation. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note)
Status: Signed into law, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 40:5.11, relative to public water systems; to repeal mandatory fluoridation pursuant to the Louisiana Department of Health's water fluoridation program; to prohibit the fluoridation of public water systems unless approved in a local election; to provide for exceptions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 40:5.11, relative to public water systems; to repeal mandatory fluoridation pursuant to the Louisiana Department of Health's water fluoridation program; to prohibit the fluoridation of public water systems unless approved in a local election; to provide for exceptions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 40:5.11 is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §5.11. Water fluoridation program; public water systems; prohibition A. The secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health shall establish in the office of public health a fluoridation program for the purpose of protecting the dental health of the citizens of this state, and especially children, through the prevention of tooth decay. Fluoridation of any public water system in Louisiana is prohibited unless authorized pursuant to Subsection B of this Section. B.(1) Each public water system that has at least five thousand service connections and natural levels of fluoride that are outside the optimal range established in the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Section shall acquire, Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-116 ORIGINAL SB NO. install, operate and maintain appropriate equipment and material …
Sponsors
- Fesi, Michael (R, 20) · primary sponsor
- Amedée, Beryl (R, 51)
- Coates, Kimberly (R, 73)
- Crews, Raymond (R, 8)
- Dickerson, Kellee (R, 64)
- Edmonston, Kathy (R, 88)
- Jackson, Steven (D, 2)
- Mack, Shane (R, 95)
- Owen, Charles (R, 30)
- Ventrella, Lauren (R, 65)
Latest actions
- : Effective date 6/2/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 731.
- : Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.
- : Received from the House with amendments.
- : Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 55, nays 38. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.
- : Read by title, amended, passed to 3rd reading.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SB 4, CONCUR (#1398) (May 27, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 4, FINAL PASSAGE (#1517) (May 26, 2026): 55 yea, 38 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 4, FINAL PASSAGE (#290) (April 8, 2026): 26 yea, 7 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB4?
- SB4 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PUBLIC HEALTH: Provides relative to water fluoridation. (gov sig) (EN SEE FISC NOTE LF EX See Note).
- What does SB4 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 40:5.11, relative to public water systems; to repeal mandatory fluoridation pursuant to the Louisiana Department of Health's water fluoridation program; to prohibit the fluoridation of public water systems unless approved in a local election; to provide for exceptions; to provide for an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB4?
- Signed into law as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 6/2/2026. (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB4?
- Fesi, Michael (R, 20), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB4?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB4
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