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This bill creates a new legal category called "community terrorism" which is defined as reckless endangerment committed either by criminal gang members targeting a specific geographic population or within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, libraries, or other public spaces where children or families gather. If convicted of this Class C felony, offenders will face significant consequences, including mandatory driver's license revocation for five years, mandatory GPS monitoring, and a court-ordered prohibition from entering the geographic territory where the offense occurred. Offenders may apply for a restricted driver's license after conviction, which would allow limited driving for essential activities like work, medical appointments, and school, and they can potentially have full driving privileges restored after five years if they can demonstrate rehabilitation. The bill aims to deter gang-related violence and protect community spaces by implementing strict penalties that extend beyond traditional criminal sentencing. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and amends existing Tennessee criminal statutes to incorporate these new provisions.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0184&ga=114