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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
For legislation to prohibit gunfire directed at dwelling houses. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to prohibit gunfire directed at dwelling houses. It would amend Chapter 269 of the General Laws by adding a new section (Section 12G) that would make it a criminal offense to discharge certain types of weapons, including assault weapons, firearms, and shotguns, with the intent to strike a dwelling, and as a result, actually striking the dwelling. The punishment for this offense would be imprisonment in a house of correction for up to 2.5 years, or in state prison for up to 5 years, and/or a fine of up to $10,000.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied H1523 (on 02/06/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S963 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S963.pdf |
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