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MA H908

Prohibiting gunfire directed at dwelling houses


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/15/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the penalties for using a weapon with intent to strike a dwelling house. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to impose penalties for using a weapon with the intent to strike a dwelling house. Specifically, it proposes to amend the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new section that would punish anyone who discharges certain types of weapons, such as firearms or assault weapons, with the intent to strike a dwelling and does, in fact, strike a dwelling. The punishment could include imprisonment in a house of correction for up to 2.5 years, imprisonment in state prison for up to 5 years, a fine of up to $10,000, or a combination of imprisonment and fine.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/01/2019)

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