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This bill creates a new crime called reckless endangerment, which occurs when someone recklessly acts in a way that puts another person in immediate danger of death or serious bodily injury. If convicted of this misdemeanor, the person faces a fine of up to $500, jail time of up to one year, or both. The penalties are enhanced if the reckless endangerment involves a deadly weapon, leading to a fine of up to $3,000 and imprisonment for one to six years. Further enhancements apply if the reckless endangerment involves discharging a firearm or antique firearm into a dwelling house; if the house was occupied, the penalty is a fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment for three to fifteen years, while an unoccupied dwelling results in a fine of up to $5,000 and imprisonment for two to twelve years. This act will become law on July 1, 2026.

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