Senate Bill 163 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 39-13-103(b)(3), to redefine the classification of reckless endangerment related to the discharge of firearms. The bill stipulates that reckless endangerment by discharging a firearm or antique firearm into a habitation or motor vehicle is classified as a Class C felony. However, if the habitation or motor vehicle is unoccupied at the time of the offense, the classification is reduced to a Class D felony.

The changes involve the deletion of the previous subdivision and its replacement with the new language that clarifies the felony classifications based on occupancy status. This bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-13-103(b)(3), 39-13-103