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TN HB0540

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Crawford

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds animal fighting (under § 39-14-203) to the list of predicate offenses that qualify as racketeering activity under Tennessee Code § 39-12-203(10)

  • Allows prosecutors to pursue RICO charges against organized animal fighting operations, enabling enhanced penalties and asset forfeiture

  • Passed the legislature on April 10, 2025 and was signed by Governor Bill Lee on April 24, 2025

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to racketeering activity.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 264

4/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/2/2025
Judiciary3/19/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee3/12/2025
Judiciary2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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