Criminal Offenses - As enacted, makes various changes relative to the offense of organized retail crime. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 38, Chapter 6, Part 1 and Title 39.

Summary

The bill raises mandatory jail time for organized retail theft when a gun, ammunition, firearm‑related device, or anti‑theft tool is used, and extends the baseline minimum sentence from 90 to 180 days. It also adds new offenses for using masks or falsified license plates during the crime and establishes a state‑maintained registry of convicted offenders. The changes aim to deter sophisticated theft rings and give law‑enforcement better tracking tools.

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