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A 8680

Requires cities that fluoridate public water supplies to comply with certain provisions of law and publish a notice prior to discontinuing such fluoridation

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pat Burke

Cities that add fluoride to public water must follow existing laws and publish advance notice before discontinuing fluoridation, ensuring transparent, safer water decisions.

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Bill Summary · A 8680

Bill A 8680 — Summary

Overview

Bill A 8680 would require New York cities that fluoridate their public water supplies to comply with certain existing provisions of law and to publish a notice before discontinuing fluoridation. The bill is currently referred to Rules in the Assembly. A companion Senate bill exists (S 8283).

Purpose and Intent

  • Prevent or manage abrupt changes in public fluoridation services by ensuring compliance with applicable laws and providing advance notice to residents before ending fluoridation.
  • Enhance transparency and public communication around decisions affecting drinking water quality.

Key Provisions

  • Applicability: Applies specifically to cities that fluoridate public water supplies.
  • Legal Compliance: Requires such cities to comply with designated provisions of law (the bill references “certain provisions of law” without enumerating them in the summary; the expectation is alignment with existing state requirements governing public health, water quality, or related municipal authority).
  • Notice Before Discontinuation: Requires publishing a notice prior to discontinuing fluoridation. The notice is intended to inform the public and stakeholders before a change in water fluoridation status takes effect.

Note: The exact content, format, and publication venue (e.g., local papers, official websites) of the notice are not specified in the provided materials, but the general requirement is for public notification prior to discontinuation.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Primary: Municipalities or cities that operate fluoridated public water systems.
  • Secondary: Residents and employers served by fluoridated water, public health authorities, and local government officials responsible for water quality decisions.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: May 28, 2025
  • 5/28/2025: Referred to Cities (initial committee)
  • 6/5/2025: Reported to Ways and Means (fiscal consideration)
  • 6/6/2025: Amended and Recommitted to Rules (version A 8680A)
  • 6/6/2025: Referred to Rules (amended)
  • 6/10/2025: Passed Assembly, delivered to Senate, referred to Rules (status shown as REFERRED TO RULES)
  • Related action: Companion bill in the Senate (S 8283)

Related and Additional Information

  • Primary Sponsor: Patrick Burke
  • Related Bill: S 8283 (companion)
  • Version: A8680A indicates there is an amended version of the bill
  • Current Status: REFERRED TO RULES in the Senate; Assembly action shows passage and transmittal to the Senate

This summary focuses on the bill’s substantive aims and potential impacts, based on the information available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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