South Carolina H3591 creates the offense of drug-induced homicide for knowingly providing fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances.

South Carolina H3591 amends the state code to establish the felony offense of drug-induced homicide. This offense applies to individuals who knowingly and unlawfully deliver, dispense, or provide fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances, resulting in someone's death. The bill also specifies that sharing drugs without knowledge of their fentanyl content does not constitute this offense. The act ensures that repealed or amended laws remain in effect for sustaining any existing rights, duties, or liabilities.

South Carolina H3591 creates the offense of drug-induced homicide for knowingly providing fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances.

South Carolina H3591 amends the state code to establish the felony offense of drug-induced homicide. This offense applies to individuals who knowingly and unlawfully deliver, dispense, or provide fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances, resulting in someone's death. The bill also specifies that sharing drugs without knowledge of their fentanyl content does not constitute this offense. The act ensures that repealed or amended laws remain in effect for sustaining any existing rights, duties, or liabilities.