South Carolina 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

H 4258 — Fluoridation

Last action — Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

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This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

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  • 7 sponsors

    7 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE FLUORIDATION OF DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

19 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill H 4258 has added a new section to the South Carolina Code that specifically prohibits the addition of fluoride compounds, such as sodium fluoride, to public drinking water supplies. This means that no public water system in South Carolina will be allowed to fluoridate its water. The change is significant because it reflects a shift in public health policy regarding fluoride use, which some believe is necessary to prevent potential health risks while others argue it is important for dental health. This amendment will take effect once it is approved by the governor.

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2025-2026 Bill 4258 Text of Previous Version (Mar.
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27, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online South Carolina General Assembly126th Session, 2025-2026Bill 4258Indicates Matter StrickenIndicates New Matter(Text matches printed bills.
Document has been reformatted to meet World Wide Web specifications.)                 A bill   TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE FLUORIDATION OF DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
  Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
  SECTION 1.  Article 1, Chapter 55, Title 44 of the S.C.
Code is amended by adding:
      Section 44-55-35.  It is prohibited for any public water system in this State to add to the drinking water supply chemical compounds containing the fluoride ion including, but not limited to, sodium fluoride, sodium silicofluoride, and hydrofluorosilic acid.
  SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

  2. Introduced and read first time

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Sponsors (7)

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Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

What does H 4258 do?
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-55-35 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE FLUORIDATION OF DRINKING WATER SUPPLIES IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
Who sponsors H 4258?
H 4258 is sponsored by Representative Thomas Lee Gilreath, Representative April Cromer, Stephen D. Frank (Republican), Representative Jordan S. Pace, Representative Sarita L. Edgerton, Representative Josiah Magnuson, and Representative William C. "Chris" Huff.
What is the current status of H 4258?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced March 27, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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