House Bill 587 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, to expand the definition of racketeering activity. The bill introduces new categories of offenses that qualify as racketeering, specifically including organized retail crime and the possession or employment of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. Additionally, it modifies existing language by replacing "relating to robbery" with "relating to robbery or carjacking," thereby broadening the scope of crimes associated with racketeering.

The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to any offenses committed on or after that date. This legislation aims to strengthen the state's response to organized crime and enhance law enforcement's ability to address these serious offenses.

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