Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 103: AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 103 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs. Primary sponsor: Mark Hart (Republican), David Hale (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Jennifer Decker (Republican), Steven Doan (Republican), Myron Dossett (Republican), Ryan Dotson (Republican), Dan Fister (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), John Hodgson (Republican), Kim Holloway (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Mary Beth Imes (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), William Lawrence (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Savannah Maddox (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Bobby McCool (Republican), David Meade (Republican), Amy Neighbors (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican), Felicia Rabourn (Republican), Rebecca Raymer (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Scott Sharp (Republican), Nancy Tate (Republican), James Tipton (Republican), Timmy Truett (Republican), Bill Wesley (Republican), Richard White (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amend KRS 211.190 to make water fluoridation programs optional; allow the governing bodies of water systems subject to regulation by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to decide whether they participate in water fluoridation programs; provide that a water fluoridation program in place on the effective date of the Act continues until action is taken by its governing body to end its participation; provide that any decision regarding participation in a water fluoridation program made by the governing body of a water system shall be binding on all water systems it supplies; provide that a governing body, a member or employee of a governing body, or any public or private entity that may be held liable for the actions of a governing body that makes any decision regarding its participation in an optional water fluoridation program shall be immune from civil or criminal liability for acts carried out reasonably and in good faith regarding its decision of whether to participate in the water fluoridation program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 35
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Hart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| David Hale | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 74 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Jennifer Decker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Myron Dossett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 9 |
| Ryan Dotson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Dan Fister | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Kim Holloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Mary Beth Imes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| D.J. Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| William Lawrence | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Savannah Maddox | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Bobby McCool | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 97 |
| David Meade | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 80 |
| Amy Neighbors | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 21 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Felicia Rabourn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| Rebecca Raymer | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Scott Sharp | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Nancy Tate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| James Tipton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Timmy Truett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 89 |
| Bill Wesley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Richard White | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 67-29 with Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 05 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Local Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House