Senator Shamp Introduces Bill to Ban Fluoride Additives in Arizona's Public Drinking Water

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                            Thursday, December 11, 2025

Senator Shamp Introduces Bill to Ban Fluoride Additives

in Arizona's Public Drinking Water

PHOENIX, ARIZONA—Former Senate Majority Leader Janae Shamp, a registered nurse with extensive hands-on experience in healthcare, is introducing legislation to ban the use of fluoride in Arizona's public water systems. Senator Shamp describes the bill as a "direct strike against government overreach" and believes it is a necessary step to ensure that Arizona's drinking water remains clean, pure, and free from mandatory chemical additives.

SB 1019, sponsored by Senator Shamp, prohibits individuals and political subdivisions from adding fluoride or fluoride-containing compounds to public water systems in Arizona. Senator Shamp introduced the bill in response to legal concerns surrounding fluoridation practices and the availability of voluntary fluoride products, which allow families to choose their desired level of fluoride exposure. Growing concerns about the safety of fluoride have emerged, with studies suggesting that excessive exposure may be linked to lower IQ scores in children and potential risks to bone health, including an increased risk of fractures and uncertain connections to bone cancer.

"As a state senator and nurse, I cannot support fluoridation as a form of mass medication without informed consent," said Senator Shamp. "Unlike voluntary measures such as fluoride toothpaste or dental treatments, adding fluoride to our water forces every Arizonan—from infants to the elderly—to ingest a chemical they may not need or want. In a free society like ours, medical decisions should be personal, not mandated by the government. SB 1019 restores that freedom by banning the use of artificial fluoridation, allowing families to choose their own sources of fluoride if they wish. With similar legislation passing in Utah and Florida, it’s now time for Arizona to embrace medical liberty and protect our children's health by ensuring that our drinking water remains free from unnecessary chemicals. Fluoridating water costs Arizona taxpayers millions each year in chemicals, equipment, and maintenance—funds that could be better spent on infrastructure or conservation in our arid state. With support from leaders like Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., we can establish a national standard for clean, unadulterated water. Together, we can remove these chemicals from our water and return control to the people, making Arizona fluoride-free."

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For more information, contact:

Kim Quintero

Director of Communications | Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus

kquintero@azleg.gov