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SC H5062

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robby Robbins

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Redefines "criminal gang" as three or more persons (reduced from five) with a primary purpose of committing specified offenses, identifiable through common signs, symbols, tattoos, or behaviors

  • Expands criminal gang activity offenses to include organized retail crime, identity fraud, computer crimes, and any offense carrying five or more years imprisonment

  • Creates the "Anti-Racketeering Act" establishing felony penalties of 5-20 years imprisonment for first offense and 10-20 years for subsequent offenses, with fines up to $25,000 or three times pecuniary gain

  • Adds racketeering to State Grand Jury jurisdiction and defines pattern of racketeering as two or more acts within five years, covering crimes including drug offenses, trafficking in persons, weapons violations, and money laundering

  • Requires mandatory consecutive sentences for gang activity convictions and prohibits contact with gang members or victims as a special condition of sentencing

Legislative Description

Criminal Gang and Anti-Racketeering

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2026

Full Bill Text

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