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

SB 657: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, adds organized retail crime and possession or employment of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit a dangerous felony to the definition of racketeering activity; clarifies that carjacking is a racketeering activity. - Amends TCA Title 39.

Enacted Last action May 13, 2025: Pub. Ch. 374

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SB 657 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 31, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, adds organized retail crime and possession or employment of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit a dangerous felony to the definition of racketeering activity; clarifies that carjacking is a racketeering activity. - Amends TCA Title 39. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2025): Pub. Ch. 374.

SB 657: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, adds organized retail crime and possession or employment of a firearm during the commission of or attempt to commit a dangerous felony to the definition of racketeering activity; clarifies that carjacking is a racketeering activity. - Amends TCA Title 39.

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