REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF REQUIRING WATER SUPPLIERS IN THE STATE TO ADJUST FLUORIDE LEVELS IN THEIR WATER SYSTEMS TO MEET THE OPTIMAL FLUORIDE LEVEL FOR COMMUNITY WATER FLUORIDATION AS ESTABLISHED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.

Summary

The concurrent resolution asks the Hawaii Department of Health to analyze the financial and health impacts of mandating that all water suppliers set fluoride at the level recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The department must deliver a report with findings and any legislative proposals to the Legislature before the 2027 regular session. The measure targets water utilities, public‑health officials, and residents who currently lack fluoridated drinking water.

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