Rep. Danny Alvarez said it's not about fluoride but government agencies should not decide whether to put drugs and chemicals in people’s bodies.

If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida would become the second state to ban fluoride, as a backlash against the oral health measure grows.

Lawmakers in Florida approved a bill to prohibit certain additives in drinking water, effectively banning fluoride, and the measure now goes to Gov. Ron DeSantis for a signature. If it’s finalized, Florida will become the second state to ban fluoride in municipal drinking water.