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MA S1602

Relative to the discharge of firearm, large capacity weapon, rifle, shotgun, sawed-off shotgun or machine gun without regard for the risk of harm


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

Introduced Session

192nd 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 Chapter 265 of the General Laws to create a new section 15G. The new section makes it a criminal offense, punishable by up to 5 years in state prison or 2.5 years in the house of correction, for anyone to intentionally or recklessly discharge 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, and thereby cause a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2762 (on 03/17/2022)

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