1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 291

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegates Doory and Owings
Entitled:
Crimes - Reckless Endangerment - Vessels

Synopsis:

Providing that the crime of reckless endangerment does not apply to conduct involving use of vessels; providing that a person who recklessly discharges a firearm from a vessel in such a manner that creates a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury to another is guilty of reckless endangerment and subject to a fine and imprisonment; and generally relating to reckless endangerment.

Legislative History

House Action
1/20
First Reading Judiciary
1/29
Hearing 2/12 at 1:00 p.m.
2/7
Hearing cancelled
2/10
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Ann Marie Doory, District 43
Delegate George W. Owings, III, District 27B
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BOATS AND SHIPS
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
GUNS -see also- HUNTING
PENALTIES
SAFETY -see also- OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
WEAPONS -see also- GUNS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 12A-2 , 388C )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Not available at this time