CRIM CD-NEG DISCHARGE-FIREARM
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Creates the offense of negligent discharge of a firearm. Defines the offense as discharging a firearm in a negligent manner which endangers the bodily safety of an individual. Provides that the offense is a Class A misdemeanor. Exempts from a violation a peace officer while in the performance of his or her official duties.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2008
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 15, 2008
Last action Jan 13, 2009
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 15, 2008
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Kathleen A. Ryg
DDemocratic
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