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This bill introduces a new legal concept called "community terrorism" in Tennessee, which creates a Class C felony for reckless endangerment under specific circumstances. The bill defines two scenarios that constitute community terrorism: first, when reckless endangerment is committed against a population within a geographic territory by members of a criminal gang with a pattern of gang-related activity, and second, when the reckless endangerment occurs within 1,000 feet of schools, parks, libraries, or other public spaces frequented by children. Individuals convicted of this offense will face significant additional penalties, including mandatory driver's license revocation for five years, mandatory prohibition from entering the geographic territory where the offense occurred, and required use of a global positioning monitoring device to ensure compliance. The convicted person may apply for a restricted driver's license after demonstrating a compelling need for travel, such as work, medical appointments, or education, and can potentially have full driving privileges restored after five years if they can prove rehabilitation. The bill aims to deter gang-related criminal activities and protect community safety, with the provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0389&ga=114