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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd 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 imposes penalties for the reckless discharge of firearms, large capacity weapons, rifles, shotguns, sawed-off shotguns, or machine guns. The new section states that whoever intentionally or recklessly discharges such a weapon without regard for the risk of serious bodily injury to another and thereby causes a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another shall be punished by imprisonment of up to 5 years in state prison or up to 2.5 years in the house of correction.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4900 (on 08/15/2024)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2309 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2309.pdf |
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