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OK HB2941

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Steve Bashore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • First responders must contact local law enforcement when responding to a suspected drug overdose, but only after attending to the person's medical needs, and they receive civil and criminal immunity for making such reports in good faith

  • Presence of fentanyl, fentanyl analogues, or any mixture containing detectable fentanyl in a decedent's blood, tissue, or post-mortem toxicology constitutes rebuttable prima facie evidence that fentanyl was the proximate cause of death in fatal overdose investigations

  • Combining fentanyl with any other controlled dangerous substance is classified as a Class A2 felony, punishable by 7 years to life imprisonment and a minimum $50,000 fine

  • Manufacturing 10 grams or more of a mixture containing detectable fentanyl, its analogs, or derivatives constitutes aggravated manufacturing, a Class A1 felony with 20 years to life imprisonment, minimum $50,000 fine, and requirement to serve 85% of sentence before parole eligibility

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Fentanyl overdose and overdose reporting; first responders; report; immunity; prohibited acts; rebuttable prima facie evidence that fentanyl was the proximate cause of death; effective date.

Last Action

Authored by Senator Reinhardt (principal Senate author)

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Judiciary2/3/2026
Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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