South Carolina bill H3090 imposes fines and treatment requirements for opioid use disorder after overdose.

South Carolina bill H3090 amends the state code to authorize civil and criminal penalties for individuals who refuse treatment after being administered an opioid antidote by a first responder following a fentanyl or opioid overdose. The bill imposes a $500 civil fine on those who refuse further treatment and are found under the influence of opioids again. Alternatively, the court may require the individual to complete an assessment and any recommended treatments or medications from an approved provider.

South Carolina bill H3090 imposes fines and treatment requirements for opioid use disorder after overdose.

South Carolina bill H3090 amends the state code to authorize civil and criminal penalties for individuals who refuse treatment after being administered an opioid antidote by a first responder following a fentanyl or opioid overdose. The bill imposes a $500 civil fine on those who refuse further treatment and are found under the influence of opioids again. Alternatively, the court may require the individual to complete an assessment and any recommended treatments or medications from an approved provider.