Jun 01, 2026
Gov. Stitt recently signed Leos Law. It culminates a year-long effort by Jacob Towe.Its just been a lot of work. Weve been traveling really around the whole country, and Oklahoma, just going to meetings, meeting with lawmakers, Towe said.WATCH: BILL SIGNED: Gov. Stitt signs 'Leo's Law': BILL SIGNED: Gov. Stitt signs 'Leo's LawHis dream became reality on May 29 when Gov. Stitt signed the legislation.Towe said he feels, relieved, because, with everything weve done, theres always the next step. So theres been a little bit of relief every time weve got something done, but theres always something else to do.Those next steps are key. Towe said hes not done yet.Im just going to try to make sure that its implemented right. And that DHS is actually doing this. Just trying to figure out the best way we can do this, and just try to keep advocating to save lives, any way that I see fit, Towe said, Tell people that this is a drug that doesnt discriminate. I miss my son a lot, every single day. I really hope this saves somebody else from this.The legislation is complicated, but put simply, it requires DHS to perform drug testing on parents suspected of drug use, before gaining custody of children. Towe said he lost his son, Leo, to a fentanyl poisoning when he was with his mother.I hope this saves kids lives, in Oklahoma. I really do believe that this will. So I hope that this just help saves lives in Oklahoma, Towe said.Towe offered advice for people seeking to implement laws for their own cause.Just to not give up if you believe that its something that important. To keep trying. And to keep knocking on doors, Towe said, To keep making phone calls. Keep making emails. And just to try to reach out to your legislators and try to establish good relationships with them.Leos Law becomes official Nov. 1.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube ...read more read less
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