H3591

Drug-induced homicide

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

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 The act ensures that repealed or amended laws remain in effect for sustaining any existing rights, duties, or liabilities.

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Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Full Committee

Mar 5, 2025

9:00 AM

House Judiciary Criminal Laws Subcommittee on 3524, 3525, 3591, 3624, 3924

History

Feb 18, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Guffey

Feb 12, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Calhoon

Feb 4, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Robbins