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TN HB0322
Bill
Status
5/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chris Todd
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AI Summary
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Creates the criminal offense of "human smuggling" as a Class E felony for knowingly transporting, concealing, harboring, or shielding individuals who have illegally entered or remained in the United States for commercial advantage or private financial gain
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Establishes "aggravated human smuggling" as a Class A felony when the victim is under 13 years of age
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Expands the definition of "human trafficking offense" to include patronizing prostitution, promoting prostitution, and promoting prostitution of a minor
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Authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions against persons or organizations involved in human trafficking, including seeking injunctions, revoking business licenses, appointing receivers, or involuntarily dissolving organizations
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Exempts licensed attorneys providing legal advice and healthcare providers delivering medical services from the human smuggling provisions; effective July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
Criminal Offenses
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 424
5/15/2025