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TN SB0657
TN SB0657AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to racketeering activity.
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Introduced
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/14/2025
04/14/2025
Passed
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, adds organized retail crime and possession or employment of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit a dangerous felony to the definition of racketeering activity; clarifies that carjacking is a racketeering activity. - Amends TCA Title 39.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's racketeering laws to expand the definition of racketeering activity by adding two new specific offenses: organized retail crime and possession or employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Additionally, the bill clarifies that carjacking is now explicitly included as a racketeering activity, whereas previously only robbery was mentioned. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to any offenses committed on or after that date. By broadening the definition of racketeering activity, the bill aims to provide law enforcement with more tools to prosecute organized criminal behavior and offenses involving firearms during the commission of serious crimes. Racketeering typically refers to organized criminal activity that involves multiple illegal acts, and this amendment seeks to capture a wider range of criminal behaviors under that legal definition.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Signed by H. Speaker (on 04/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0657&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0374.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0587 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0587.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0657.pdf |
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