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MA H1803

Prohibiting gunfire directed at dwelling houses


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the penalties for using weapons with intent to strike dwelling houses. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to create a new criminal offense for discharging a firearm, including assault weapons, machine guns, rifles, and shotguns, with the intent to strike a dwelling, and as a result, actually striking the dwelling. The penalty for this offense is imprisonment in the 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

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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