Bill by Mobile lawmaker would toughen some firearm discharge penalties

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A bill being introduced by a state representative from Mobile would toughen penalties for discharging a firearm in certain cases. State Representative Barbara Drummond has introduced HB174, which would allow all persons that discharge a firearm, explosive, or other weapon into a dwelling, building, railroad locomotive, railroad car, aircraft, automobile, truck, or watercraft, whether occupied or unoccupied, be a Class A felony.

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