Wilson Applauds Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Bill Passage

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson praised the General Assembly’s passage of Senate Bill 156, the Fentanyl-Induced Homicide Act, which establishes a felony offense with penalties up to 30 years for unlawfully distributing fentanyl or related substances resulting in death, asserting that this provides a crucial new tool for prosecutors to hold dealers accountable and reinforces the state’s commitment to combating the fentanyl crisis.

Wilson highlighted his office’s ongoing efforts, including the “Devil in Disguise” trafficking operation indictments, the successful passage of Act 72 with mandatory minimums for fentanyl trafficking, national policy advocacy through the HALT Fentanyl Act, and actions to close federal shipping loopholes, noting that over 140 kilograms of fentanyl have been seized statewide under his leadership in this fight he characterizes as “chemical warfare.” He thanked the bill’s sponsors and legislators and urged Governor McMaster to sign the bill into law to further protect South Carolina communities and save lives.