Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure Thursday prohibiting local governments from adding fluoride to their water systems, making it the second state in the country after Utah to ban the mineral. DeSantis signed the bill at a public event in Dade City, Fla., over the concerns of dentists and public health advocates. … State lawmakers approved the bill last month, requiring the mineral and some other additives be removed from water sources across the state. Utah was the first state to ban fluoride in late March, and its prohibition went into effect last week, while Florida’s provision is effective July 1. Some local governments in Florida have already voted to remove fluoride from their water, ahead of the statewide ban. Earlier this month, Miami-Dade County commissioners voted to override a veto by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and move forward with plans to remove fluoride from the county’s drinking water.

Other fluoride news:

• The New York Times: Florida just banned fluoride from public water. Here’s what to know.
• Politico: Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride in public water supply
• The Hill: DeSantis signs bill banning fluoride in Florida water systems
• NPR: Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water