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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 16-3-80 so as to create the offense of fentanyl-induced homicide, TO provide a penalty for a violation, and to prohibit an affirmative defense; by amending Section 16-1-60, relating to the definition of a violent crime, so as to add the offense of fentanyl-induced homicide; and by amending Section 44-53-190, relating to schedule i controlled substances, so as to add fentanyl-related substances.
AI Summary
This bill creates the offense of "fentanyl-induced homicide" in South Carolina, which makes it a felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison to unlawfully provide fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance that leads to the death of another person. It also adds this new offense to the definition of a "violent crime" in South Carolina law. Additionally, the bill expands the list of Schedule I controlled substances to include a broad range of fentanyl-related substances. The bill is intended to address the growing problem of fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths in the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Tommy Pope (R)*,
Jerry Carter (R),
Don Chapman (R),
Sylleste Davis (R),
Doug Gilliam (R),
Brandon Guffey (R),
Kathy Landing (R),
Brian Lawson (R),
Matthew Leber (R),
John McCravy (R),
David O'Neal (R),
Melissa Oremus (R),
Mark Smith (R),
Bill Taylor (R),
Chris Wooten (R),
Last Action
Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Landing (on 02/01/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3476&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3476_20230131.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/3476_20221208.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/3476_20221208.htm |
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