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.

SB 2265 creates a registry within Tennessee’s Bureau of Investigation (TBI) for individuals convicted of specific retail theft crimes, including offenses under Tennessee Code §39-14-113 (organized retail theft) and related charges. The registry includes basic identifying information like name, date of birth, offense details, and conviction date, and is accessible only to law enforcement. Convicted individuals remain on the registry for 10 years after their most recent conviction, or until expungement or death is verified. The bill also increases minimum sentences for certain thefts involving firearms or devices that disable store security systems.