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Kevin Hern: “Other states, such as California, have followed suit and…”

Featuring: Kevin Hern, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, 1st Congressional District

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Hern Asks HHS Sec. Kennedy for Admin Efforts on Fentanyl Testing in Child-Welfare Drug Screenings

Published | Video Starts at 01:30

This bill requires the Oklahoma Department of Human Services to include fentanyl testing and all child welfare drug screenings where fentanyl use is suspected. This is not an issue that is unique to Oklahoma. Other states, such as California, have followed suit and introduced similar legislation. I'm proud of my home state for leading this charge and even prouder of this young man from Kellyville, Oklahoma, who has turned his unthinkable tragedy and successful advocacy efforts. (01:30–01:35)

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Asserts that states like California have introduced legislation for fentanyl testing in child welfare screenings.

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