Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2449: An Act providing municipalities to opt out of fluoridation treatments
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2449 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing municipalities to opt out of fluoridation treatments. Primary sponsor: Natalie Higgins (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 16, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5235.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Higgins of Leominster (by request), a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2449) of Karen Spencer relative to providing municipalities an opt out of fluoridation treatments. Public Health.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Higgins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Karen Spencer | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5235
- Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Public Health