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This bill creates new criminal offenses related to human smuggling and expands legal actions against organizations involved in human trafficking. The bill defines human smuggling as knowingly transporting or concealing individuals who have illegally entered the United States, with the intent of commercial advantage or financial gain. It establishes human smuggling as a Class E felony, and aggravated human smuggling (involving victims under 13 years old) as a Class A felony. The bill broadens the definition of "human trafficking offense" to include several related criminal activities and defines "organization" to encompass a wide range of business and legal entities. The attorney general is granted expanded powers to take legal action against persons or organizations committing human trafficking offenses, including potential injunctions, business license revocations, receivership, and involuntary dissolution. Importantly, the bill includes exceptions for licensed attorneys providing legal advice and healthcare providers offering medical services. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date, signaling a robust legislative effort to combat human smuggling and trafficking in Tennessee.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0392&ga=114