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This bill, concerning criminal offenses related to theft, introduces several changes to Tennessee law, primarily focusing on organized retail crime. It mandates a minimum 30-day jail sentence for certain theft offenses if a firearm, firearm ammunition, a firearm-related device (like a scope or silencer), or an anti-theft device (used to disable security measures) was used or possessed during the crime. The bill also increases the maximum jail time for a specific theft offense from ninety days to one hundred eighty days and adds new ways to commit this offense, such as using a mask or facial covering to conceal identity, or using a vehicle with altered, fake, or no license plates to facilitate the crime. Crucially, it establishes a registry within the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) for individuals convicted of certain theft offenses, including organized retail crime and related conspiracies or attempts; this registry will be accessible only to law enforcement agencies and will be removed after ten years or upon expunction or death.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2265&ga=114