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SC S0183
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Adams
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AI Summary
- Creates the new felony offense of "drug-induced homicide" for anyone who knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers, or provides financial assistance for controlled substances when that substance is the proximate cause of another person's death
- Establishes a penalty of up to 30 years imprisonment for drug-induced homicide convictions
- Specifies that a victim's voluntary use of the controlled substance or contribution to their own death is not a valid defense, unless clear and convincing evidence shows the decedent intended to commit suicide
- Exempts individuals who use controlled substances together with a consenting person from prosecution if that person dies, protecting co-users from the charge
- Extends South Carolina's existing "Good Samaritan" immunity provisions to include drug-induced homicide charges for those who seek medical assistance for someone experiencing an overdose
Legislative Description
Drug Induced Homicide
Last Action
Roll call Ayes-41 Nays-0
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/14/2025
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