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MA H2309

MA H2309
Relative to the reckless discharge of firearms


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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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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