Establishes aggravated involuntary manslaughter for causing death through controlled substance distribution.

The bill creates the offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter in South Carolina for causing the death of another person without intent through the manufacturing, delivery, distribution, or selling of controlled substances, counterfeit substances, or imitation controlled substances. A conviction under this offense carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence of ten years, with a maximum of thirty years. The offense is considered separate and cannot merge with other offenses.

Establishes aggravated involuntary manslaughter for causing death through controlled substance distribution.

The bill creates the offense of aggravated involuntary manslaughter in South Carolina for causing the death of another person without intent through the manufacturing, delivery, distribution, or selling of controlled substances, counterfeit substances, or imitation controlled substances. A conviction under this offense carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence of ten years, with a maximum of thirty years. The offense is considered separate and cannot merge with other offenses.