SB2079

Mississippi SB2079 creates the crime of reckless endangerment, with varying penalties based on circumstances.

Mississippi SB2079 establishes the crime of reckless endangerment, with penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. If a person recklessly endangers another, they face fines up to $500 and up to one year in county jail. Using a deadly weapon increases penalties to a fine up to $3,000 and one to six years in state prison. Discharging a firearm into an unoccupied dwelling carries a fine up to $5,000 and two to twelve years in state prison. For occupied dwellings, the fine increases to $10,000 and three to fifteen years in state prison. The act takes effect from July 1, 2026.