Gang-Related Legislation by Subject
(Laws updated through July 2020)
Bail, Pretrial, Conditional Release, or Conditional Dismissal
Civil and Administrative Actions
Correctional Facilities and Jails
Criminal Intelligence Information and Systems (including Gang Databases)
Definition Related to Gang Criminality
Foster Care and Alternative Placement (Juveniles)
Penalties (including Sentencing Enhancement), Fines, and Damage
Prevention, Reduction, and Suppression
Probation, Parole, and Release
Racketeering, Money Laundering, Criminal Enterprise, and Criminal Profiteering
Recruitment, Threats, Intimidation
Jurisdictions for this subject:
18 U.S.C. § 922. Unlawful acts. [Crimes: Firearms]
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Ark. Code § 5-42-202. General legislative findings, declarations, and intent. [Arkansas Criminal Use of Property or Laundering Criminal Proceeds Act]
Ark. Code § 5-74-102. General legislative findings, declarations, and intent. [Arkansas Criminal Gang, Organizations, or Enterprise Act]
Ark. Code § 5-74-201. Legislative findings. [Recruiting Gang Members]
Cal. Ed. Code § 32261 (LexisNexis). [Interagency School Safety Demonstration Act of 1985: "Legislative findings, declaration, intent; Definitions"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 32282 (LexisNexis). ["Contents of comprehensive school safety plan; Use of existing resources and handbook; Grants for implementation; Evaluation and amendment; Submission for approval"]
Cal. Ed. Code § 35183 (LexisNexis). ["Legislative declaration regarding gang regalia, gang-related apparel and gang affiliation; Adoption and enforcement of reasonable dress code policy; Schoolwide uniforms"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 186.21 (LexisNexis). [Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act: "Legislative findings and declarations"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 11105 (LexisNexis). ["State summary criminal history information; Furnishing of information to specified entities; Fee"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13826 (LexisNexis {Operation contingent}). [California Council on Criminal Justice/Gang Violence Suppression: "Legislative findings and declarations"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13826.11 (LexisNexis {Operation contingent}). [California Council on Criminal Justice/Gang Violence Suppression: "Legislative findings and declarations; 'ASAP' pilot program"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13826.15 (LexisNexis {Operation contingent}). [California Council on Criminal Justice/Gang Violence Suppression: "Legislative findings and declarations"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 727.7 (LexisNexis). ["Court order to attend antigang violence parenting classes; Costs"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 730.6 (LexisNexis). ["Imposition of restitution fine; Community service; Fee"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 827 (LexisNexis). ["Limited dissemination of records; Misdemeanor violation of confidentiality provisions"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 11462.041 (LexisNexis). ["Requirements of county probation departments to deal with capacity needs; Support from the department; Assessment of capacity and quality of placement options; Report to Legislature"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-1-120 (LexisNexis). ["Rights of free expression for public school students"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-25-102 (LexisNexis). [Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act: "Legislative declaration"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-33.5-415.3 (LexisNexis). [Colorado Bureau of Investigation: "Information on gangs - legislative declaration"]
D.C. Code § 2-1541. Findings and purpose. [Juvenile Curfew]
Fla. Stat. § 874.02. Legislative findings and intent.
Fla. Stat. § 943.031. Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council.
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-15-2 (LexisNexis). ["Legislative findings and intent:" Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention]
Ga. Code Ann. § 17-15A-3 (LexisNexis). [Compensation for Criminally Inflicted Property Damage: "Legislative findings"]
705 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 405/5-201. Legislative declaration. [Administration of Juvenile Justice Continuum for Delinquency Prevention]
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/33G–2. Legislative Declaration. [Illinois Street Gang and Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Law] [Section scheduled to be repealed on June 11, 2022]
740 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 20/2. Findings and intent. [Cannabis and Controlled Substances Tort Claims Act]
740 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 147/5. Legislative Findings. [Illinois Street Gang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act]
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1402. Legislative findings and declaration. [Louisiana Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act]
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1422. Legislative findings and declaration. [Juvenile Delinquency and Gang Prevention Act of 1993]
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 2C:41-1.1. Declaration of policy and legislative findings. [Racketeering]
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 18A:11-7. Findings, declarations relative to school dress codes. [Boards of Education/Board Powers and Duties]
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 52:17B-160. Findings, declarations. [Safe and Secure Communities Act]
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-50.43.Criminal gangs declared a public nuisance.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 143B-845. Legislative Intent. [Juvenile Crime Prevention Councils]
Ohio Rev. Code § 737.041. Providing police service without contract. [Resolution]
Okla. Stat. tit. 10A, § 2-7-701. Short Title - Purpose - Intent. [Delinquency and Youth Gang Intervention and Prevention Act]
18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 911. Corrupt organizations.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-2-15.1. Gun court calendar.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-5.3-2. Youth Pregnancy and At-Risk Prevention Services Program—Findings—Legislative Intent—Goals.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 42-26-19. After-School Alternative Program—Legislative Intent.
S.C. Code Ann. § 14-7-1610. Legislative Findings and Intent; Applicability. [State Grand Jury Act]
Utah Code § 53A-15-1102. Uniforms in Schools—Legislative Finding—Policies. [Renumbered to Section 53G-7-802]
Utah Code § 53G-7-802. Uniforms in schools — Legislative finding — Policies.
Wash. Rev. Code § 7.69.035. Protection of Witnesses Who Testify Against Criminal Gang Members—Intent.
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.310.005. Finding. [Youth Gangs]
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.310.007. Intent—Prevention and Intervention Pilot Programs.
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.500. Gang-Related Activity—Legislative Findings, Declarations, and Intent. [Residential Landlord-Tenant Act]