MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2004 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Smith (39th)

House Bill 1524

AN ACT TO CREATE THE CRIME OF RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  (1)  A person is guilty of reckless endangerment if he or she recklessly engages in conduct which places another person in danger of death or serious bodily injury.

     (2)  A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than one (1) year nor more than fifteen (15) years or a fine of not more than Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00), or both.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after July 1, 2004.