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House passes bill raising drive‑by shooting to third‑degree felony, 71‑1
Summary
The Utah House approved House Bill 95, elevating drive‑by shootings to a third‑degree felony with penalties that can include up to five years in prison; the vote was 71‑1 and the measure now goes to the Senate. Debate focused on deterrence, mandatory penalties and prison costs.
House Bill 95, a public‑safety measure aimed at drive‑by shootings, passed the Utah House by 71 affirmative votes and one negative vote and will be transmitted to the Senate for further consideration.
Representative Ray Short, the bill’s sponsor, told colleagues the proposal would "be a third degree felony, and that person or individuals can receive up to 5 years incarceration," arguing the increased penalty was needed to protect homeowners and neighborhoods targeted by such attacks. Short linked the…
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