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HB2436: Defining emergency opioid antagonist as including an expired emergency opioid antagonist for a person rendering aid to another in reasonable need of medical assistance.
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Plain-Language Summary
This bill clarifies that an expired opioid antagonist can be used by someone trying to help another person who needs medical assistance. This change aims to make it easier for bystanders to take action in emergency situations.
Who This Affects
This bill affects Kansans who may witness an overdose and want to help, including friends, family members, or strangers who happen to be present when a crisis occurs.
Key Provisions
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Timeline
Introduced
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Last Action
House Withdrawn from Calendar, Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Feb 1, 2026
Sponsors
- Suzanne WikleDemocratcosponsor
- Linda FeatherstonDemocratcosponsor
- Cindy NeighborDemocratcosponsor
- Mari-Lynn PoskinDemocratcosponsor
- Susan RuizDemocratcosponsor
- Rui XuDemocratcosponsor
- Heather MeyerDemocratcosponsor
- Wanda Brownlee PaigeDemocratcosponsor
- Lynn MeltonDemocratcosponsor
- Melissa OropezaDemocratcosponsor
- Timothy JohnsonRepublicancosponsor
- Pat ProctorRepublicancosponsor
- Mike AmyxDemocratcosponsor
- Brooklynne MosleyDemocratcosponsor
- Ronald EllisRepublicancosponsor
- Nikki McDonaldDemocratcosponsor
- Kirk HaskinsDemocratcosponsor
- Allen ReavisRepublicancosponsor
- Ford CarrDemocratcosponsor
- John CarmichaelDemocratcosponsor
- Nick HoheiselRepublicancosponsor
- Kyler SweelyRepublicancosponsor
- Angela MartinezDemocratcosponsor
- Paul WaggonerRepublicancosponsor
- Brandon WoodardDemocratcosponsor
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