SB0240Enacted

Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 14.

Tennessee SB0240 amends existing laws related to organized retail crime by expanding the definition of the offense to include additional actions such as tampering with anti-shoplifting devices and using online platforms to sell stolen merchandise. The bill affects individuals involved in retail theft and enhances penalties for those who engage in property destruction or use weapons during such offenses. Key provisions include the removal of the "aggregated over a 90-day period" language and the introduction of specific actions that constitute organized retail crime, along with increased punishment classifications for certain violations.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0240 amends existing laws related to organized retail crime by expanding the definition of the offense to include additional actions such as tampering with anti-shoplifting devices and using online platforms to sell stolen merchandise. The bill affects individuals involved in retail theft and enhances penalties for those who engage in property destruction or use weapons during such offenses. Key provisions include the removal of the "aggregated over a 90-day period" language and the introduction of specific actions that constitute organized retail crime, along with increased punishment classifications for certain violations.

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Sponsor

Taylor, Brent

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2025

Last Action

April 4, 2025

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 89

Subjects
Criminal Offenses

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