Bill > H4314

This bill amends Chapter 269 of the General Laws by adding a new section, Section 12G, which makes it a crime to discharge certain types of firearms, including assault weapons, firearms, large capacity weapons, machine guns, rifles, sawed-off shotguns, or shotguns, with the intent to hit a dwelling house, and if a dwelling house is actually hit as a result. A dwelling house is generally understood as a place where people live. If convicted, the offender faces imprisonment in a house of correction for up to 2 ½ years, or in state prison for up to 5 years, or a fine of up to $10,000, or a combination of imprisonment and fine.