Following a 2024 federal court decision finding EPA's fluoride levels pose unreasonable risks to children's IQ, several states are banning water fluoridation. Utah became the first state to enact a statewide ban in March, followed by Florida in May. Additional legislation is pending in Nebraska and Louisiana. Meanwhile, over sixty communities serving 9 million people have ended fluoridation programs, despite continued support from dental and public health organizations.

Virginia and Utah wrapped up their sessions with significant healthcare legislation. Both states enrolled legislation that stands to have significant influences to the state of healthcare delivery and coverage and public health.