SB1785113th GA (Historical)Introduced

Amends TCA Section 39-13-103.

Present law provides that a person commits an offense who recklessly engages in conduct that places or may place another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury. Reckless endangerment is generally a Class A misdemeanor. However, when a weapon is involved, the classification can range from a Class E felony to a Class C felony. This bill adds to the present law by providing that reckless endangerment committed by a person when the person fails to lock, secure, or otherwise store or make unavailable a firearm and ammunition for the firearm constitutes the following: (1) A Class E felony if a child younger than 13 obtains possession of the firearm, discharges the firearm, and the discharge results in bodily injury or serious bodily injury to the child or to another; or (2) A Class C felony if a child younger than 13 obtains possession of the firearm, discharges the firearm, and the discharge results in the death of the child or another.

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Overview

Present law provides that a person commits an offense who recklessly engages in conduct that places or may place another person in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury. Reckless endangerment is generally a Class A misdemeanor. However, when a weapon is involved, the classification can range from a Class E felony to a Class C felony. This bill adds to the present law by providing that reckless endangerment committed by a person when the person fails to lock, secure, or otherwise store or make unavailable a firearm and ammunition for the firearm constitutes the following: (1) A Class E felony if a child younger than 13 obtains possession of the firearm, discharges the firearm, and the discharge results in bodily injury or serious bodily injury to the child or to another; or (2) A Class C felony if a child younger than 13 obtains possession of the firearm, discharges the firearm, and the discharge results in the death of the child or another.

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Details
Session

113th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2024

Subjects
121048231785

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SB1785: Amends TCA Section 39-13-103. | LegisGo