Tennessee HB0207 amends organized retail crime laws to include new offenses and increase penalties.

Tennessee HB0207 amends Title 39, Chapter 14 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to strengthen laws against organized retail crime. The bill adds new offenses, including using online marketplaces or social media to coordinate the sale of stolen goods, removing or deactivating anti-shoplifting devices, and activating fire alarm systems during a crime. It also increases penalties for certain offenses, such as engaging in the destruction of property or using a weapon during the commission of the crime. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB0207 amends organized retail crime laws to include new offenses and increase penalties.

Tennessee HB0207 amends Title 39, Chapter 14 of the Tennessee Code Annotated to strengthen laws against organized retail crime. The bill adds new offenses, including using online marketplaces or social media to coordinate the sale of stolen goods, removing or deactivating anti-shoplifting devices, and activating fire alarm systems during a crime. It also increases penalties for certain offenses, such as engaging in the destruction of property or using a weapon during the commission of the crime. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.