Tennessee HB0159 amends reckless endangerment laws by classifying certain firearm discharges into a habitation or motor vehicle as a Class C felony.
Tennessee HB0159 amends the state's reckless endangerment laws by changing the classification of offenses involving the discharge of a firearm or antique firearm into a habitation or a motor vehicle. If the habitation or motor vehicle is occupied at the time of the offense, the act is classified as a Class C felony. If the habitation or motor vehicle is unoccupied, it is classified as a Class D felony. This change takes effect on July 1, 2025.
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