House Bill 540, sponsored by Crawford, seeks to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 39-12-203, by adding a new subdivision that classifies animal fighting as a form of racketeering activity. The new subdivision (RRR) explicitly identifies animal fighting under the existing law, 39-14-203, as a criminal offense associated with racketeering.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, emphasizing the state's commitment to addressing and penalizing animal fighting as part of its broader efforts to combat racketeering activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-12-203(10), 39-12-203