Bill > HB123

This bill creates a new criminal offense in Delaware that makes it illegal to knowingly or intentionally discharge a firearm towards specific types of locations, including dwellings, places of worship, vehicles, businesses, schools, and institutions of higher learning. The bill defines key terms such as "dwelling" (referencing an existing legal definition) and "place of business" (specifically excluding shooting ranges and businesses dedicated to firearm use). The offense is classified as a class E felony, which typically represents a less serious felony level in the state's criminal code. Importantly, the bill includes a provision preventing an individual from being convicted of both this new firearm discharge offense and reckless endangering charges for the same incident, which helps prevent duplicate punishments for what is essentially the same criminal act. By creating this specific statute, the law aims to enhance public safety by criminalizing potentially dangerous firearm discharges near or towards locations where people are likely to be present and where such actions could cause significant risk or harm.

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https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142139