HB2941

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.

Complete·5/4/26

Oklahoma HB2941 mandates first responders to report drug overdoses and establishes immunity for those providing medical care before reporting.

Oklahoma HB2941 requires first responders to report incidents where they reasonably believe a person is experiencing or has experienced a drug overdose. The bill also provides immunity for individuals who provide medical care before reporting such incidents. It amends the Oklahoma Statutes to include rebuttable prima facie evidence that fentanyl was the proximate cause of death in cases where fentanyl is detected in the decedent's blood, tissue, or post-mortem toxicology. The act becomes effective November 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

46 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 21

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary 2ND REVISED Hearing

Apr 21

1:30 PM

Senate Judiciary REVISED Hearing

History

May 4

House

Approved by Governor 05/01/2026

Apr 28

Senate

General Order, Considered

Apr 28

Senate

Measure passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0