2011 House Bill 5145

Classify fatal drive-by shooting as first degree murder

Introduced in the House

Nov. 3, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Thomas Stallworth (D-8)

To classify as first degree murder the act of intentionally discharging a firearm at an occupied building when this causes death (as in a “drive-by” shooting).

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 26, 2012

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.