Bill > H5136

This bill amends South Carolina law to require that "Fentanyl Poisoning" or "Fentanyl Toxicity" be listed as the cause of death on a death certificate under specific circumstances, aiming to accurately reflect the role of fentanyl in fatalities. This change applies when a toxicology examination shows a lethal amount or concentration of a fentanyl-related controlled substance, as defined by state law, in the deceased's body, and an autopsy confirms that an opioid overdose was the cause of death. The bill also clarifies that medical certifications of death must be completed within 48 hours, with provisions for extensions on weekends or holidays, and outlines who can complete these certifications if the primary physician is unavailable.

Health and Social Services

https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5136&session=126&summary=B