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S 156 - Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide - South Carolina Key Vote

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Title: Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide

Signed by Governor Henry McMaster


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Title: Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report and pass a bill that establishes a new offense of fentanyl-induced homicide, making it a felony if someone knowingly distributes fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance to another who then dies as a result of using the drug in South Carolina.

Highlights:

  • Establishes a new offense of fentanyl-induced homicide, making it a felony if someone knowingly distributes fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance to another who then dies as a result of using the drug in South Carolina (Sec. 1-3).

  • Specifies that if found guilty, individuals could receive a 30-year prison sentence (Sec. 1-3).

  • Prohibits the defense that a victim consented to the use of the substance, except in limited circumstances involving suicide (Sec. 1-3).

  • Prohibits a fentanyl user from being prosecuted if they used the substance with another consenting person and that person dies as a result (Sec. 1-3).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text

See How Your Politicians Voted

Title: Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report and pass a bill that establishes a new offense of fentanyl-induced homicide, making it a felony if someone knowingly distributes fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance to another who then dies as a result of using the drug in South Carolina.

Highlights:

  • Establishes a new offense of fentanyl-induced homicide, making it a felony if someone knowingly distributes fentanyl or a fentanyl-related substance to another who then dies as a result of using the drug in South Carolina (Sec. 1-3).

  • Specifies that if found guilty, individuals could receive a 30-year prison sentence (Sec. 1-3).

  • Prohibits the defense that a victim consented to the use of the substance, except in limited circumstances involving suicide (Sec. 1-3).

  • Prohibits a fentanyl user from being prosecuted if they used the substance with another consenting person and that person dies as a result (Sec. 1-3).

  • Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor (Sec. 4).

Full Bill Text

Title: Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide

Title: Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide

Title: Establishes a New Felony Offense of Fentanyl-Induced Homicide

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