SC H3124

Creates a felony offense for individuals 18 or older who expose first responders to fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances while unlawfully possessing the drug, if the exposure results in overdose or serious bodily injury to the first responder

Penalties include up to 25 years imprisonment, fines up to $100,000, or both

Provides a defense if the first responder acted outside the scope of ordinary professional care and caused or substantially contributed to their own exposure

Defines "exposure" to include ingestion, inhalation, needlestick injury, or absorption through skin or mucous membranes, whether intentional or unintentional

Covers law enforcement officers, correctional officers, probation officers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians acting in their official capacity