Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 916: 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.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 916 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 5, 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: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Pub. Ch. 264.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrell Haile | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 264
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 80, Nays 10, PNV 2
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 27, Nays 0, PNV 2
- Sponsor(s) Added.
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