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MA S1426
Relative to the discharge of firearm, large capacity weapon, rifle, shotgun, sawed-off shotgun or machine gun without regard for the risk of harm; penalty
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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 relative to the discharge of firearms without regard for the risk of harm or penalty. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to create a new criminal offense for discharging a firearm, large capacity weapon, rifle, shotgun, sawed-off shotgun, or machine gun without regard for the risk of serious bodily injury to another person. The new law would punish such reckless or intentional conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury with imprisonment in the state prison for up to 5 years or in the house of correction for up to 2.5 years.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2565 (on 02/27/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1426 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S1426.pdf |
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