Enacts the Fentanyl Fathers and Mothers Act
Summary
Requires the education department, in consultation with the department of health, to develop and adopt a comprehensive fentanyl education, awareness, and recognition program for all public, charter, and private schools in the state.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 20, 2025
Last action May 18, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
May 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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