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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the reckless discharge of firearms. Public Safety and Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend Chapter 265 of the General Laws by adding a new section that criminalizes the reckless discharge of firearms, large capacity weapons, rifles, shotguns, sawed-off shotguns, or machine guns that create a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person. Specifically, it proposes to punish by up to 5 years in state prison or up to 2.5 years in a house of correction anyone who, without regard for the risk of serious injury to another, intentionally or recklessly discharges such a firearm and thereby causes a substantial risk of serious bodily harm.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5190 (on 09/08/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2433 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2433.pdf |
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