Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 540: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, expands the definition of "racketeering activity" to include committing, conspiring to commit, aiding, attempting to aid, soliciting, coercing, facilitating, or intimidating another person to commit the criminal offense of animal fighting. - Amends TCA Title 39.

In committee Last action April 29, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 264

Plain-language summary

HB 540 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, expands the definition of "racketeering activity" to include committing, conspiring to commit, aiding, attempting to aid, soliciting, coercing, facilitating, or intimidating another person to commit the criminal offense of animal fighting. - Amends TCA Title 39. Primary sponsor: John Crawford (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 264.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Crawford (Republican).