SECTION 1. Chapter 269 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 12F the following sections:-
Section 12G: Any person that discharges a firearm, and during that discharge, strikes a dwelling residence or structure where persons reside, whether or not the dwelling, residence or structure is actually occupied at the time the firearm is discharged, shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of not less than 1 year nor more than 5 years from and after the sentence imposed for the possession of said firearm or related offenses. This sentence shall be served at the House of Correction or State Prison.
Section 12H: Any person that discharges a firearm, and during that discharge, strikes a public park, daycare facility, an elementary or secondary school, college or university, shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of not less than 1 year nor more than 5 years from and after the sentence imposed for the possession of said firearm or related offenses. This sentence shall be served at the House of Correction or State Prison.
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