Under existing law, the crime of manslaughter is a Class B felony which may be committed by: (i) reckless murder; (ii) heat of passion murder; (iii) knowingly furnishing a controlled substance containing fentanyl to another which is the proximate cause of the recipient's death; or (iv) operating a motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence and causes the death of another. This bill would amend the third option for the crime by providing that the crime is committed if the person furnishes any controlled substance to another which is the proximate cause of the recipient's death. This bill would also increase the penalty for such violation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 13A-6-3, 13A-6-3