An Act prohibiting gunfire directed at dwelling houses

This bill proposes adding a new section to Massachusetts law that specifically criminalizes discharging certain firearms with the intent to hit a home. It directly affects individuals who use assault weapons, rifles, shotguns, or other specified guns to target dwelling houses. The key provision establishes that anyone convicted of this offense could face up to five years in state prison, up to two and a half years in the house of correction, a fine of $10,000, or a combination of these penalties. The legislation focuses on the act of striking a residential property with a firearm, distinguishing it from other types of gun violence.