RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

HB 607 proposes making it a Class A felony (the most serious criminal charge) to cause serious bodily injury or death through reckless or negligent fireworks use. This bill directly affects individuals who handle fireworks in a way that results in harm, potentially facing the highest level of criminal penalties. The key mechanism establishes new criminal liability for fireworks-related injuries or fatalities, moving such incidents from lesser offenses to felony-level punishment. The bill is currently pending in the 2026 legislative session after being introduced in January 2025.