Establishes crime of reckless discharge of firearm.
This bill creates two new offenses related to firearm discharge: a third-degree crime for recklessly firing a gun within 100 yards of occupied buildings or schools (including buses and childcare facilities), and a fourth-degree crime for other reckless discharges. It specifies penalties of up to 5 years in prison or $15,000 fines for third-degree offenses, and up to 18 months in prison or $10,000 fines for fourth-degree offenses. The bill also ensures that convictions for this offense do not merge with other charges, requiring separate sentences, and mandates consecutive prison terms for multiple offenses. It directly affects anyone who recklessly discharges a firearm in specified locations or circumstances.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 5, 2024
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Committee
1
Jun 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Dec 5, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Angela McKnight
DDemocratic
Co
Paul Moriarty
DDemocratic
Co
Renee Burgess
DDemocratic
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