Establishes penalties for recklessly discharging firearms causing substantial risk of serious bodily injury.

Massachusetts H2309 amends Chapter 265 of the General Laws to add a new section penalizing individuals who recklessly discharge firearms, large capacity weapons, rifles, shotguns, sawed-off shotguns, or machine guns, resulting in a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person. The penalty includes imprisonment in the state prison for up to 5 years or imprisonment in the house of correction for up to 2 ½ years. This bill aims to address reckless firearm discharges and their potential harm.

Establishes penalties for recklessly discharging firearms causing substantial risk of serious bodily injury.

Massachusetts H2309 amends Chapter 265 of the General Laws to add a new section penalizing individuals who recklessly discharge firearms, large capacity weapons, rifles, shotguns, sawed-off shotguns, or machine guns, resulting in a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person. The penalty includes imprisonment in the state prison for up to 5 years or imprisonment in the house of correction for up to 2 ½ years. This bill aims to address reckless firearm discharges and their potential harm.