SB0916

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to racketeering activity.

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Amends Tennessee Code to address animal fighting under racketeering statutes.

The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, to include animal fighting as a form of racketeering activity. This change aligns animal fighting with other serious criminal activities under the state's racketeering laws. The act takes effect on July 1, 2025, reflecting the public welfare requirement.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

80 Yea

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10 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 4, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Feb 25, 2025

3:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 29, 2025

Pub. Ch. 264

Apr 29, 2025

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

Apr 24, 2025

Senate

Signed by Governor.