Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 537: Regulations governing waterworks; prohibition on fluoridation of water.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 537 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulations governing waterworks; prohibition on fluoridation of water. Primary sponsor: Karen Hamilton (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Board of Health; regulations governing waterworks; prohibition on fluoridation of water. Requires the Board of Health to include a prohibition on fluoridation of water in its regulations governing waterworks and requires testing for fluoridation to be included in chemical monitoring requirements for waterworks.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Hamilton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 62 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Health and Human Services
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (9-Y 0-N)
- Assigned sub: Health
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB537)
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104151D