New Bill Aims to Notify Families of Fentanyl Use During Subsequent Pregnancies

The proposed legislation comes after the tragic death of an 11-month-old boy exposed to fentanyl.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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A new bill in Oklahoma, House Bill 3052, would require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to notify a family member if a woman tests positive for fentanyl during a subsequent or second childbirth. The bill is named after Sir Major White Bullock, an 11-month-old who died from fentanyl exposure. The bill's sponsor, Representative Ronald Stewart, and Sir Major's great aunt, Clarissa Milton, are working to pass the legislation, which aims to enable early intervention and family involvement before a tragedy occurs.

Why it matters

The bill is a response to the tragic death of Sir Major White Bullock, who died at 11 months old after being exposed to fentanyl. It seeks to address the lack of communication between DHS and family members in cases of suspected drug use by mothers, which could have potentially prevented Sir Major's death.

The details

House Bill 3052 would require DHS to notify a family member, such as a grandparent or aunt, if a woman tests positive for fentanyl during a subsequent or second childbirth. The bill does not criminalize mothers or automatically trigger the removal of a child, but rather aims to enable early intervention and involve family members in the process to ensure the child's wellbeing.

  • Sir Major White Bullock died in November 2023, at 11 months old.
  • House Bill 3052 is currently being considered by the Oklahoma legislature.

The players

House Bill 3052

A proposed law in Oklahoma that would require DHS to notify family members if a woman tests positive for fentanyl during a subsequent or second childbirth.

Clarissa Milton

Sir Major White Bullock's great aunt, who is working with Representative Stewart to pass the bill after the tragic death of her great-nephew.

Representative Ronald Stewart

A former Tulsa firefighter who is working with Clarissa Milton to pass House Bill 3052.

Sir Major White Bullock

An 11-month-old boy who died in November 2023 after being exposed to fentanyl.

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What they’re saying

“Have them be part of the process, so that if it becomes apparent that a child needs to be relocated, there's family already involved that can take that child in which is a better outcome for the child itself.”

— Representative Ronald Stewart, Former Tulsa Firefighter (newson6.com)

“The business and the well-being of children is a responsibility of everybody, so privacy is the least of our worries when this is a concern. Because once he passed away, privacy was thrown out the window.”

— Clarissa Milton, Sir Major White Bullock's Great Aunt (newson6.com)

What’s next

The judge in Sir Major's mother's case will sentence her next month for second-degree manslaughter.

The takeaway

This proposed legislation aims to improve communication between child welfare authorities and family members in cases of suspected drug use by mothers, with the goal of enabling early intervention and family involvement to prevent tragedies like the death of Sir Major White Bullock.