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. § 521. Criminal street gangs.
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Ala. Code § 12-25-32. Definitions. [Alabama Sentencing Reform Act of 2003]
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-105. Definitions. [Criminal Code/General Provisions]
Ark. Code § 5-74-103. Definitions. [Arkansas Criminal Gang, Organization, or Enterprise Act]
Ark. Code § 5-74-202. Definitions. [Gangs/Recruiting Gang Members]
Cal. Gov't. Code § 7282.5 (Westlaw). ["Cooperation with immigration authorities; certain activities relating to immigration enforcement; conditions"]
Cal. Gov't. Code § 13962 (Westlaw). ["Board publication of program availability; duties of local law enforcement agencies; training and outreach duties of board; required affirmations regarding program availability for gang members and suspected gang members; required affirmations regarding program availability regardless of documentation or immigration status"]
Cal. Gov't. Code § 61002 (LexisNexis). ["Definitions:" Community Services Districts/General Provisions/Introductory Provisions]
Cal. Pen. Code § 186.2 (LexisNexis). ["Definitions:" Criminal Profiteering]
Cal. Pen. Code § 186.22 (LexisNexis {Repealed effective January 1, 2022}). ["Street gang"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 13826.3 (LexisNexis {Operation contingent}). ["Individuals subject to gang violence prosecution efforts"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-23-101 (LexisNexis). ["Definitions:" Gang Recruitment Act]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-23-102 (LexisNexis). ["Recruitment of juveniles for a criminal street gang"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-2-103. (LexisNexis). [Children's Code: The Colorado Juvenile Justice System: "Definitions"]
Del. Code tit. 10, § 7103. Definitions. [Criminal Nuisance Abatement]
Del. Code tit. 11, § 616. Gang participation.
Del. Code tit. 14, § 4161. Definitions. [Regulatory Provisions for Nonacademic Training and Related Resources]
Fla. Stat. § 874.03. Definitions. [Criminal Gang Enforcement and Prevention]
Fla. Stat. § 893.138. Local administrative action to abate drug-related, prostitution-related, or stolen-property-related public nuisances and criminal gang activity.
Fla. Stat. § 895.02. Definitions. [Offenses Concerning Racketeering and Illegal Debts]
Fla. Stat. § 900.05. Criminal justice data collection.
Fla. Stat. § 951.23. County and municipal detention facilities; definitions; administration; standards and requirements.
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-15-3 (LexisNexis). ["Definitions:" Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention]
Idaho Code Ann. § 18-8502. Definitions. [Idaho Criminal Gang Enforcement Act]
730 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/3-2-2. Powers and duties of the Department.
730 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/5-5-3. Disposition.
740 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 147/10. Definitions. [Illinois Street Gang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act]
Ind. Code § 20-18-2-2.8. "Criminal organization."
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-27.4. Benefit, promote, or further the interests of a criminal organization.
Ind. Code § 35-31.5-2-264.5. Purpose of increasing a person's own standing or position within a criminal organization.
Ind. Code § 35-50-2-1.4. "Criminal organization."
Iowa Code § 723A.1. Definitions. [Criminal Street Gangs]
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6313. Criminal street gangs; definitions.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6328. Same [Kansas racketeer influenced and corrupt organization act]; definitions.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6804. Sentencing grid for nondrug crimes; authority and responsibility of sentencing court; presumptive disposition.
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 506.120. Engaging in organized crime.
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 506.135. Definitions for chapter. [Chapter: Inchoate Offenses]
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 506.140. Criminal gang recruitment.
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1404. Definitions. [Louisiana Street Terrorism Enforcement and Prevention Act]
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 9-801. Definitions, as amended by 2020 Md. Laws CH. 422 (H.B. 1083).
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.411u. Associate or member of gang; commission or attempt to commit felony; membership in gang as motive, means, or opportunity; penalty; definitions; consecutive sentence.
Minn. Stat. § 609.229. Crime Committed for the Benefit of Gang.
Minn. Stat. § 617.91. Definitions. [Nuisance]
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-44-1. Short title. [Mississippi Streetgang Act]
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-44-3. Definitions. [Mississippi Street Gang Act]
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 578.421. Definitions. [Criminal Street Gangs]
Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-405. Pattern of Criminal Street Gang Activity.
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 644:20. Criminal Street Gang; Solicitation.
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 2C:33-29. Crime of gang criminality; "criminal street gang" defined; grading of offense.
N.M. Stat. § 31-18-15.2. Definitions. [Criminal Sentencing Act]
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-2508.1. Criminal gang activity.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-50.16A. Criminal gang activity. [Definitions]
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1340.16. Aggravated and Mitigated Sentences.
N.D. Cent. Code § 12.1-06.2-01. Definitions. [Criminal Street Gangs]
Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.41. Criminal gang definitions.
Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 856. Delinquent Minor - Contributing to Delinquency.
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-8-230. Definitions. [Criminal Gang Prevention Act]
S.D. Codified Laws § 22-10A-1. Definitions. [Street Gangs]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-12-203. Part definitions. [Organized Crime]
Tenn. Code Ann. § 40-35-121. Criminal Gang Offenses—Enhanced Punishment—Procedure.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 49-6-4215. Criminal Gang Activity; Rules.
Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 125.061. Definitions. [Membership in Criminal Street Gang]
Tex. Fam. Code § 54.0491. Gang-Related Conduct.
Tex. Pen. Code § 71.023. Directing Activities of Criminal Street Gangs.
Utah Code § 76-9-802. Definitions. [Criminal Street Gang Penalties]
Utah Code § 76-9-902. Definitions. [Prohibition of Gang Activity]
Utah Code § 78A-6-1202. Definitions. [Utah Youth Court Diversion Act]
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-46.1. Definitions. [Crimes by Gangs]
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-55.1. Hazing of Youth Gang Members Unlawful; Criminal Liability.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.030. Definitions. [Sentencing Reform Act of 1981]
Wash. Rev. Code § 28A.600.455. Gang Activity—Suspension or Expulsion.
Wash. Rev. Code § 43.310.010. Definitions. [Youth Gangs]
Wash. Rev. Code § 59.18.030. Definitions. [Residential Landlord-Tenant Act]
Wis. Stat. § 895.444. Injury Caused by Criminal Gang Activity; Action For.
Wis. Stat. § 941.38. Criminal Gang Member Solicitation and Contact.
Wyo. Stat. § 6-1-104. Definitions. [Crimes and Offenses/Chapter 1 General Provisions]