S0156Introduced in the Senate
Fentanyl Induced Homicide
Introduced by Thomas Alexander, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 16-3-80 So As To Create The Offense Of Fentanyl-induced Homicide, To Provide A Penalty For Violations, To Prohibit An Affirmative Defense, And To Provide Circumstances Under Which Persons Shall Not Be Prosecuted Under This Section; And By Amending Section 16-1-10, Relating To A List Of Exceptions For Felonies And Misdemeanors, So As To Add Fentanyl-induced Homicide. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 61
May 27, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Adopt Free Conference Report · May 8, 2025
92
Yes
14
No
17
Absent or Not Voting
123 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Yes |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Referred to Subcommittee: Adams (ch), Tedder, Fernandez, Kennedy, Sutton
Committee report: Favorable Judiciary
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
Scrivener's error corrected
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Judiciary
Requests for debate-Rep
Amended
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-96 Nays-0
Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments
Non-concurrence in House amendment
Roll call Ayes-1 Nays-40
House insists upon amendment and conference committee appointed Reps. JE Johnson, Robbins, Rose
Conference committee appointed Hembree, Sabb, Adams
Free conference powers granted
Roll call Yeas-101 Nays-7
Free conference committee appointed JE Johnson, Robbins, Rose
Free conference report adopted
Roll call Yeas-92 Nays-14
Free conference powers granted
Free conference committee appointed Hembree, Sabb, Adams
Free conference report adopted
Ordered enrolled for ratification
Ratified R 87
Signed By Governor
Effective date 05/22/25
Act No. 61
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