SC S0156

Creates the new felony offense of "fentanyl-induced homicide" for anyone who knowingly and unlawfully delivers, dispenses, or provides fentanyl or fentanyl-related substances to another person when that substance directly causes the recipient's death

Establishes a maximum penalty of 30 years imprisonment for conviction of fentanyl-induced homicide

Prohibits defendants from using the victim's voluntary use of the drug or consent to its administration as a defense, unless clear and convincing evidence shows the victim intended to commit suicide

Allows prosecution for fentanyl-induced homicide in addition to any other applicable criminal charges arising from the same circumstances

Adds fentanyl-induced homicide to the statutory list of felony offenses in South Carolina Code Section 16-1-10(D)