Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2073: RELATING TO WATER FLUORIDATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2073 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO WATER FLUORIDATION. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI, Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 22, 2026): Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires certain suppliers of water in the State to adjust the fluoride levels in the supplier's public water system to meet the optimal fluoride level for community water fluoridation, as established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Requires suppliers to test water systems for fluoride levels, at intervals established by the state Department of Health. Requires the Department of Health to provide training to suppliers on the implementation of water fluoridation. Requires the Department of Health to submit annual reports to the Legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Tim Richards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.