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.
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