HB 7497

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 2, 2026

An Act Deterring and Punishing the Establishment and Operation of Criminal Street Gangs, Recruitment of Individuals to Participate in the Commission of Gang Crimes, and for Other Purposes

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The bill seeks to stop criminal street gangs by making it illegal to form, recruit for, or commit serious crimes for a gang, and sets steep prison terms and asset forfeiture for violators.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB07497 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Deterring and Punishing the Establishment and Operation of Criminal Street Gangs, Recruitment of Individuals to Participate in the Commission of Gang Crimes, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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