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.

Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a bill Tuesday, and the measure will head to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk, whose administration has advocated against the fluoridation of community water systems.