HB 2159 — Exempting law enforcement agencies who do not provide emergency opioid antagonistspursuant to the statewide protocol from the requirement to procure a physician medical director.
Last action — Died on Calendar
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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2 sponsors
2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).
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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
134 added · 132 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill HB 2159, the amount of money allocated from the state general fund to the emergency opioid antagonist assistance grant fund was significantly reduced from $4 million to $500,000. This change is important because it impacts the funding available for programs aimed at addressing opioid overdoses, potentially limiting resources for those in need. Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to bystanders and first responders, ensuring clearer guidelines for who is involved in efforts to combat opioid overdoses.
As FurtherAmended by House Committee As Amended by House Committee Session of 2025 HOUSE BILLNo.
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(1) "Bystander" means a family member, friend, caregiver or other HBperson 2159—Am.in a position to assist a person who the family member, friend, caregiver or other person believes, in good faith, to be experiencing an opioid overdose.
by HC 2 person in a position to assist a person who the family member, friend, caregiver or other person believes, in good faith, to be experiencing an opioid overdose.
(4) (A) "First responder agency" includes, but is not limited to, any law enforcement agency, law enforcement agency, fire department or criminal forensic laboratory or criminal forensic laboratory of any city, county or the state of Kansas.
(b) The state board of pharmacy shall issue a statewide opioid antagonist protocol that establishes requirements for a licensed pharmacist toHB dispense2159—Fur. emergency opioid antagonists to a person pursuant to this section.
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The opioid antagonist protocol shall include procedures to ensure accurate recordkeeping and education of the person to whom the emergency opioid antagonist is furnished, including, but not limited to:
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HB(3) A 2159—Am.law enforcement agency shall be exempt from this subsection unless such law enforcement agency elects to provide an emergency opioid antagonist dispensed or furnished pursuant to the opioid antagonist protocol in subsection (b).
by HC 4 (3) A law enforcement agency shall be exempt from this subsection unless such law enforcement agency elects to provide an emergency opioid antagonist dispensed or furnished pursuant to the opioid antagonist protocol in subsection (b).
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4. This4. act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.
3. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book.
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- Amended As Further Amended by House Committee pdf
- Amended As Amended by House Committee Current pdf
- Introduced As Introduced pdf
Action History
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Died on Calendar
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Committee Report recommending bill be further amended and be passed as amended by House Committee on Health and Human Services
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Withdrawn from House Committee on Health and Human Services; Referred to House Committee on Health and Human Services
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Withdrawn from Calendar; Referred to House Committee on Calendar and Printing
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Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by House Committee on Health and Human Services
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Introduced
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Referred to House Committee on Health and Human Services
Sponsors
- Nick Hoheisel · Primary
- Pat Proctor · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (2)
- Nick Hoheisel Republican
- Pat Proctor Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (163)
163 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2159?
- HB 2159 is sponsored by Nick Hoheisel (Republican) and Pat Proctor (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2159?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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