Lauren's Law increasing penalty for delivery of certain controlled substances

SB 584, known as "Lauren's Law," amends West Virginia law to increase penalties for delivering controlled substances that cause death. It mandates a fixed life sentence (with no possibility of suspension) for anyone convicted of knowingly delivering drugs that directly result in a fatal overdose. This law specifically targets individuals who supply illicit drugs leading to overdose deaths, affecting those convicted under this provision. The bill changes the existing penalty from 3-15 years to a mandatory life sentence for this offense.