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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
02/23/2023
02/23/2023
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-3-80 So As To Create The Offense Of Drug-induced Homicide, To Provide A Penalty For A Violation, And To Prohibit An Affirmative Defense; By Amending Section 16-1-10, Relating To A List Of Exceptions For Felonies And Misdemeanors, So As To Add Drug-induced Homicide; And By Amending Section 44-53-190, Relating To Schedule I Drugs, So As To Add Fentanyl-related Substances.
AI Summary
This bill creates the offense of "fentanyl-induced homicide" in South Carolina. It provides that a person who knowingly and unlawfully delivers, dispenses, or provides fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance, and the proximate cause of another person's death is the use of that substance, commits a felony offense punishable by up to 30 years in prison. The bill also adds fentanyl-related substances to the list of Schedule I controlled substances in the state. The bill aims to address the growing issue of fentanyl overdoses and deaths in South Carolina.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Thomas Alexander (R)*,
Brian Adams (R),
Sean Bennett (R),
Chip Campsen (R),
Wes Climer (R),
Penry Gustafson (R),
Josh Kimbrell (R),
Harvey Peeler (R),
Luke Rankin (R),
Sandy Senn (R),
Nikki Setzler (D),
Ross Turner (R),
Tom Young (R),
Last Action
Debate adjourned (on 05/08/2024)
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