Other bills signed by governor include tougher penalties for fentanyl crimes and consolidation of IT services
Gov. Laura Kelly signed into law a drug overdose prevention measure that will no longer criminalize Kansans who seek help for themselves or others during overdoses.
The bill is part of a slew of legislation Kelly signed into law last week.
Senate Bill 419, known as a “good Samaritan” law, provides immunity from prosecution for drug possession or use for those who call for help from law enforcement or emergency medical services when someone requires life-saving intervention.
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