South Carolina bill H3124 criminalizes the unlawful possession of fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances that results in first responders' exposure.

South Carolina bill H3124 amends Section 44-53-370 of the S.C. Code to establish criminal penalties for individuals aged 18 or older who unlawfully possess fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances and expose first responders to these substances. A first responder is defined as a law enforcement officer, a correctional officer, a firefighter, or an emergency medical technician. The bill specifies that exposure includes ingestion, inhalation, needlestick injury, or absorption through skin or mucous membranes.

South Carolina bill H3124 criminalizes the unlawful possession of fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances that results in first responders' exposure.

South Carolina bill H3124 amends Section 44-53-370 of the S.C. Code to establish criminal penalties for individuals aged 18 or older who unlawfully possess fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances and expose first responders to these substances. A first responder is defined as a law enforcement officer, a correctional officer, a firefighter, or an emergency medical technician. The bill specifies that exposure includes ingestion, inhalation, needlestick injury, or absorption through skin or mucous membranes.