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 changing the reference from "relating to robbery" to "relating to robbery or carjacking," thereby broadening the scope of related criminal activities.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to any offenses committed on or after that date. This legislative change aims to enhance the state's ability to address and prosecute organized crime and related violent activities more effectively.

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