Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 55: AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 55 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to water fluoridation programs. Primary sponsor: Greg Elkins (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Scott Madon (Republican), Lindsey Tichenor (Republican), Steve West (Republican), Phillip Wheeler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 9, 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 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Elkins | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Steve Rawlings | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Don Douglas | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Shelley Frommeyer | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Scott Madon | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Lindsey Tichenor | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Steve West | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Phillip Wheeler | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“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)
- introduced in Senate