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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/06/2020
02/06/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the penalties for using weapons with intent to strike dwelling houses. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 269 of the General Laws by inserting a new Section 12G, which imposes penalties for discharging certain weapons, such as assault weapons, firearms, and shotguns, with the intent to strike a dwelling and as a result doing so. The penalties include imprisonment in the house of correction for up to 2.5 years, imprisonment in state prison for up to 5 years, or a fine of up to $10,000, or both imprisonment and a fine.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling (on 02/06/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1523 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1523.pdf |
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