Oklahoma Lawmaker Renews Push for Fentanyl Education Bill

Rep. Ronny Johns calls for action on Rain's Law to protect kids from fentanyl abuse

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Rep. Ronny Johns, R-Ada, is renewing his call for the Oklahoma legislature to pass Rain's Law, House Bill 1484, which would require age-appropriate fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness education in the state's schools. The bill has already passed the House and a Senate committee, but has yet to receive a full Senate vote despite broad bipartisan support.

Why it matters

Fentanyl overdoses and poisonings have become a major crisis across Oklahoma and the nation, with the powerful synthetic opioid claiming many young lives. Rain's Law aims to get ahead of the issue by educating students on the dangers of fentanyl before addiction or tragedy strikes.

The details

If enacted, HB1484 would require instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness at designated grade levels and intervals. The bill outlines educational components, authorizes qualified organizations and individuals to provide instruction, and directs the Oklahoma State Department of Education to adopt curriculum standards and provide resources to schools. The measure also calls for the Governor to designate Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Week in schools, coordinated with National Red Ribbon Week.

  • Rain's Law passed House committees and the House floor unanimously during the First Session of the 60th Oklahoma Legislature.
  • The bill was also approved in a Senate Committee, but has not received a full Senate vote.

The players

Rep. Ronny Johns

A Republican state representative from Ada, Oklahoma who is the author of Rain's Law and is renewing calls for the state Senate to pass the bill.

Karla Carlock

The mother of Rain Reece, an Oklahoma child whose life was lost due to fentanyl poisoning, and who has become an advocate for the bill named after her daughter.

Sen. Darrell Weaver

A Republican state senator from Moore, Oklahoma who says action is needed as fentanyl exposures continue to claim lives and devastate communities across the state and nation.

President Donald Trump

The former U.S. president who signed a bipartisan bill into law last summer strengthening fentanyl-related laws in the United States.

House Speaker Kyle Hilbert

The author of House Bill 4421, known as Leo's Law, which addresses fentanyl exposure and drug screening within child welfare cases.

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What they’re saying

“This bill has been thoroughly vetted, and we cannot let another session go by without acting. More importantly, it is not just another law to put on the books; it is needed. Rain's Law is about protecting kids with information that can save their lives.”

— Rep. Ronny Johns, State Representative (tulsatoday.com)

“This is a national fight, but one that hits extremely close to home. President Trump has made fentanyl awareness and abatement a national priority, pushing strong enforcement and tougher penalties for traffickers to stop the flow of poison into our country. Rain's Law builds on those efforts, and gives Oklahoma a commonsense tool: education that can save lives before addiction or tragedy takes hold.”

— Sen. Darrell Weaver, State Senator (tulsatoday.com)

“I never imagined I would lose my daughter to fentanyl poisoning. You always think tragedies like this happen to other families, not yours. Losing Rain shattered our world, and that is why Rain's Law, HB1484, matters so much: education and awareness are critical, because if kids don't know the risks, they can't protect themselves. There is nothing more important than a child's life, and if this bill can save even one child, all of the pain and effort will be worth it.”

— Karla Carlock (tulsatoday.com)

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