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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the reckless discharge of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts state law to create a new criminal offense for the reckless discharge of firearms, large capacity weapons, rifles, shotguns, sawed-off shotguns, or machine guns. Specifically, the bill imposes a penalty of up to 5 years in state prison or up to 2.5 years in the house of correction for anyone who intentionally or recklessly discharges such a weapon in a manner that creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5117 (on 11/10/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2046 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H2046.pdf |
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