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. §§ 1961 to 1968, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO").
18 U.S.C. § 922. Unlawful acts. [Crimes: Firearms]
18 U.S.C. § 924. Penalties. [Crimes: Firearms]
18 U.S.C. § 1959. Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering Act ("VICAR").
18 U.S.C. § 3632. Development of risk and needs assessment system.
18 U.S.C. App. § 2K2.1. Unlawful Receipt, Possession, or Transportation of Firearms or Ammunition; Prohibited Transactions Involving Firearms or Ammunition.
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Alaska Stat. § 11.61.190. Misconduct involving weapons in the first degree.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3102. Misconduct involving weapons; defenses; classification; definitions.
Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3115. Forensics firearms identification system.
Ark. Code § 5-4-501. Habitual offenders--Sentencing for felony.
Ark. Code § 5-74-107. Unlawful discharge of a firearm from a vehicle.
Cal. Civ. Code § 3485 (LexisNexis {Repealed effective January 1, 2024}). ["Illegal conduct involving an unlawful weapons or ammunition on real property; Procedures required prior to filing action to abate; Applicability; Report"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 186.22a (LexisNexis). ["Building or place used by gang members as nuisance"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 186.28 (LexisNexis). ["Supplying, selling, or giving possession or control of firearm to another"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 189 (LexisNexis). ["Degrees of murder"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 246 (LexisNexis). ["Discharge of firearm at inhabited dwelling house, occupied building, vehicle, aircraft, inhabited housecar or inhabited camper; Penalty"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 246.1 (LexisNexis). ["Forfeiture of vehicle involved in violent offenses; Disposition of proceeds"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 246.3 (LexisNexis). ["Discharging Firearm or BB Device in Grossly Negligent Manner; Punishment"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 1203 (LexisNexis). ["Probation"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 12021.5 (LexisNexis {Repealed effective January 1, 2022}). ["Commission or attempted commission of street gang crime while carrying firearm"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 12022.4 (LexisNexis). ["Additional punishment for furnishing firearm to another"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 12022.53 (Westlaw). ["Sentence enhancements for persons convicted of enumerated felonies who use firearm in commission of the crime; limitations"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 12022.55 (LexisNexis). ["Additional punishment for discharging firearm from vehicle"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 19200 (LexisNexis). ["Possession of handgrenade; Punishment"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 25400 (LexisNexis). ["Carrying concealed firearm; Carrying firearm openly in belt holster; Punishment"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 25850 (LexisNexis). ["Carrying loaded firearm in public; Punishment; Previous conviction; Prosecution under other section; Arrest without warrant"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 27590 (LexisNexis). ["Punishment for violation of article"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 30305 (LexisNexis). ["Persons prohibited from owning or possessing firearm prohibited from owning, possessing, or controlling ammunition"]
Cal. Pen. Code § 34200 (LexisNexis). ["Report on use of firearms in commission of crimes"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 827 (LexisNexis). ["Limited dissemination of records; Misdemeanor violation of confidentiality provisions"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 6500 (Westlaw). [""Dangerousness to self or others" and "Developmental disability" defined; commitment of persons dangerous to self or others; counsel; duty of district attorney or county counsel; expiration of commitment order"]
Cal. Wel. &. Inst. Code § 8103 (Westlaw). ["Particular persons; weapons restrictions; violations; punishment; reports in electronic format"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-13-301 (LexisNexis). ["Definitions:" Abatement of Public Nuisance]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-13-303 (LexisNexis). ["Class 1 public nuisance"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-107.5 (LexisNexis). ["Illegal discharge of a firearm - penalty"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-2-508 (LexisNexis). ["Detention and shelter - hearing - time limits - findings - review - confinement with adult offenders - restrictions"]
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-32-109.1. (LexisNexis). ["Board of education - specific powers and duties - safe school plan - conduct and discipline code - safe school reporting requirements - school response framework - school resource officers - definitions - repeal"]
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 10-233d. Expulsion of pupils.
Del. Code tit. 10, § 7103. Definitions. [Criminal Nuisance Abatement]
Fla. Stat. § 775.087. Possession or use of weapon; aggravated battery; felony reclassification; minimum sentence.
Fla. Stat. § 775.0846. Possession of bulletproof vest while committing certain offenses.
Fla. Stat. § 790.15. Discharging firearm in public or on residential property.
Fla. Stat. § 790.22. Use of BB guns, air or gas-operated guns, or electric weapons or devices by minor under 16; limitation; possession of firearms by minor under 18 prohibited; penalties.
Fla. Stat. § 1006.13. Policy of zero tolerance for crime and victimization.
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-5-21 (LexisNexis). ["Aggravated assault"]
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-131 (LexisNexis). ["Possession of firearms by convicted felons and first offender probationers"]
Ga. Code Ann. § 16-11-160 (LexisNexis). ["Use of machine guns, sawed-off rifles, sawed-off shotguns, or firearms with silencers during commission of certain offenses; enhanced criminal penalties"]
Idaho Code Ann. § 18-8505. Supplying Firearms to a Criminal Gang.
105 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/10-21.4a. Principals and assistant principals—Duties.
225 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 10/4.2 (Westlaw). ["License; employment at facility; residence in facility; eligibility]
625 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/6-206. Discretionary authority to suspend or revoke license or permit; right to a hearing.
705 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 405/5-710. Kinds of sentencing orders. [Juvenile Court Act of 1987]
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. §§ 5/36.1-1 to 5/36.1-5. Seizure and Forfeiture of Vessels, Vehicles and Aircraft [Article].
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/12-2. Aggravated assault.
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/24-1.8. Unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member.
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/33A-3. Sentence. [Armed Violence]
720 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/36-1. Property subject to forfeiture.
730 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/3-3-7. Conditions of parole or mandatory supervised release.
730 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/5-5-3. Disposition.
730 Ill. Comp. Stat. § 5/5-6-3.1. Incidents and conditions of supervision.
Ind. Code § 31-30-1-4. Juvenile court lacks jurisdiction over individuals at least 16 years of age committing certain felonies; retention and transfer of jurisdiction by court having adult criminal jurisdiction.
Ind. Code § 35-47-4-5. Unlawful possession of firearm by serious violent felon.
Iowa Code § 708.6. Intimidation with a dangerous weapon.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6301. Criminal use of weapons.
Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6811. Determination of offender's criminal history classification in presumptive sentencing guidelines grids.
Ky. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 506.160. Minimum service of sentence required if convicted defendant was member of criminal gang acting for the purpose of benefitting, promoting, or furthering the interest of criminal gang.
La. Stat. Ann. § 14:2. Definitions. [Criminal Code: General Provisions: Preliminary Provisions]
La. Stat. Ann. § 14:37.1. Assault by drive-by shooting.
La. Stat. Ann. § 14:92.2 Improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal custodian.
La. Stat. Ann. § 14:107.2. Hate crimes.
La. Stat. Ann. § 15:1405.2. Possession of firearms, ammunition, and dangerous weapons by criminal street gangs; forfeiture.
La. Stat. Ann. Art. 890.1. Waiver of minimum mandatory sentences; procedure; exceptions.
La. Stat. Ann. Art. 890.3. Sentencing for crimes of violence.
La. Stat. Ann. Art. 893.3. Sentence imposed on felony or specifically enumerated misdemeanor in which firearm was possessed, used, or discharged.
17-A M.R.S. § 202. Felony Murder.
17-A M.R.S. § 1504. Forfeiture of firearms.
17-A M.R.S. § 1604. Imprisonment for crimes other than murder.
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 9-801. Definitions, as amended by 2020 Md. Laws CH. 422 (H.B. 1083).
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 14-101. (LexisNexis). ["Mandatory sentences for crimes of violence"]
Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Pro. § 3-8A-03 (Westlaw). ["Jurisdictions of court"]
Md. Code, Cts. & Jud. Pro. § 10-402. Interceptions, procurements, disclosures, or use of communications in violation of subtitle prohibited.
Md. Code, Ed. Law § 7-303 (Westlaw), as amended by 2020 Md. Laws Ch. 422 (H.B. 1083). ["Arrest of students and reportable offenses"]
Md. Code, Pub. Saf. Law § 5-101. ["Definitions:" Controlled Dangerous Substances, Prescriptions, and Other Substances; Definitions; General Provisions]
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 140, § 131Q. Tracing by licensing authority of firearm, rifle or shotgun, large capacity weapon, machine gun or assault weapon used to carry out criminal act; statistical data; annual report.
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 265, § 21A. Assault, confinement, etc. of person for purpose of stealing motor vehicle; weapons; punishment.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.159g. “Racketeering” defined.
Minn. Stat. § 245C.15. Disqualifying Crime or Conduct.
Minn. Stat. § 245C.24. Disqualification; Bar to Set Aside a Disqualification; Request for Variance.
Minn. Stat. § 609.11. Minimum sentences of imprisonment.
Minn. Stat. § 609.19. Murder in the Second Degree.
Minn. Stat. § 609.66. Dangerous Weapons.
Minn. Stat. § 609.185. Murder in the First Degree.
Minn. Stat. § 609.5315. Disposition of forfeited property.
Minn. Stat. § 609.5318. Forfeiture of Vehicles Used in Drive-By Shootings.
Minn. Stat. § 624.712. Definitions. [Firearms]
Minn. Stat. § 624.713. Certain Persons Not to Possess Firearms.
Minn. Stat. § 624.714. Carrying of Weapons Without Permit; Penalty.
Miss. Code Ann. § 47-7-3. Parole of prisoners; conditions for eligibility; determination of tentative hearing date.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-1-5. Accessories after the fact; punishment.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-2. Crimes of violence defined.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-109. Drive-by shooting; drive-by bombing.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-110. Seizure and forfeiture of firearms unlawfully possessed by juveniles and of motor vehicles used in drive-by shootings or bombings.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-111. Forfeiture of vehicles used in drive-by shootings or bombings.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-3-117. Mississippi Carjacking Act; what constitutes offense of carjacking; attempted carjacking; armed carjacking; penalty.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-37-29. Shooting into dwelling house.
Miss. Code Ann. § 97-44-17. Forfeiture of firearms, ammunition, and dangerous weapons used by criminal street gangs; disposition of property seized; procedure.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.030 R.S.Mo. Unlawful use of weapons -- exceptions -- Penalty.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 578.421. Definitions. [Criminal Street Gangs]
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 578.435. Weapon Defined—Weapons Owned or in Possession of Gang Members May Be Confiscated—Weapon Deemed a Nuisance and Destroyed by Court Order, When.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 578.437. Weapon not to be declared a nuisance unless notice given to lawful owner, procedure -- burden of proof on state that return of weapon would endanger lives.
Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-406. Supplying of Firearms to Criminal Street Gang.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1206. Possession of a deadly weapon by a prohibited person; penalty.
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1354. Terms, defined. [Public Protection Act]
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 43-276. County attorney; criminal charge, juvenile court petition, pretrial diversion, or mediation; determination; considerations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.287. Discharging Firearm Within or From Structure or Vehicle; Penalty.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.362. Sale, transfer or disposal of firearm or ammunition to certain persons prohibited; purchase of firearm on behalf of certain persons prohibited; Penalty; exceptions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 202.876. "Violent or sexual offense" defined.
N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 651:6. Extended Term of Imprisonment.
N.J. Rev. Stat. §§ 2C:41-1 to 2C:41-6.2. Racketeering.
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 2C:38-2. Crime of terrorism; definitions. [September 11th, 2001 Anti-Terrorism Act]
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 2C:39-7. Certain persons not to have weapons or ammunition.
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 2C:41-3. Criminal penalties.
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 2C:41-4. Civil remedies.
N.J. Rev. Stat. § 52:17B-5.3. Submission of Reports Relative to Certain Offenses; Information.
N.M. Stat. § 30-3-8. Shooting at Dwelling or Occupied Building; Shooting at or From a Motor Vehicle.
N.M. Stat. § 30-3-8.2. Court Record of Conviction; Revocation of Driver’s License.
N.M. Stat. § 31-18-15.2. Definitions. [Criminal Sentencing Act]
N.Y. CLS Pen. § 70.02. Sentence of imprisonment for a violent felony offense.
N.Y. CLS Pen. § 460.10. Definitions. [Enterprise corruption]
N.Y. CLS Pen. § 460.22.Aggravated enterprise corruption.
N.Y. CLS Pen. § 460.50.Enterprise corruption; prosecution.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-34.9. Discharging a Firearm From Within an Enclosure.
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-50.23. Contraband, Seizure, and Forfeiture.
Ohio Rev. Code § 2929.14. Definite prison terms.
Ohio Rev. Code § 2941.146. Firearm discharged from motor vehicle specification.
Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 652. Shooting With Intent to Kill—Assault and Battery With Deadly Weapon, Etc.
Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 1272. Unlawful carry.
Okla. Stat. tit. 21, § 1277. Unlawful carry in certain places.
Okla. Stat. tit. 57, § 571. Definitions.
Or. Rev. Stat. § 163.707. Forfeiture of Motor Vehicle Used in Drive-By Shooting.
Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.220. Unlawful Use of Weapon.
Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.715. Definitions. [Oregon Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act]
204 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 303.9. Guideline sentence recommendation: general.
204 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 303.10. Guideline sentence recommendations: enhancements.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 8-2-15.1. Gun court calendar.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-2. Definitions.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-51.1. Discharge of Firearm or Incendiary or Explosive Substance or Device From Motor Vehicle.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-61. Drive-By Shootings.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-57-1. Violent crime in aid of racketeering.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-57-2. Solicitation to commit a violent crime in aid of racketeering.
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-8-260. Seizure of Firearms, Ammunition, Electronic Records, Money, Etc.; Forfeiture Actions.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1301. Part definitions.
Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1324. Offense of possessing a firearm during commission or attempt to commit dangerous felony.
Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 61.01. Definitions. [Compilation of Information Pertaining to Criminal Combinations and Criminal Street Gangs]
Tex. Fam. Code § 61.102. Right to Be Information of Proceeding.
Tex. Gov’t Code § 508.227. Electronic Monitoring of Certain Members of Criminal Street Gang.
Tex. Pen. Code § 46.02. Unlawful Carrying Weapons.
Utah Code § 62A-15-1102. Study on gun use—Report.
Utah Code § 76-3-203.1. Offenses Committed in Concert With Two or More Persons or in Relation to a Criminal Street Gang—Notice—Enhanced Penalties.
Utah Code § 76-9-802. Definitions. [Criminal Street Gang Penalties]
Utah Code § 76-9-804. Convicted Criminal Gang Offender—Prohibition.
Utah Code § 76-9-902. Definitions. [Prohibition of Gang Activity]
Utah Code § 76-10-1602. Definitions.
Utah Code § 78A-6-117. Adjudication of jurisdiction of juvenile court -- Disposition of cases -- Enumeration of possible court orders -- Considerations of court.
Utah Code § 78B-6-1101. Definitions. [Nuisance—Right of Action]
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-53.1. Use or Display of Firearm in Committing Felony.
Va. Code Ann. § 18.2-286.1. Shooting From Vehicles So as to Endanger Persons; Penalty.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.41.010. Terms defined. [Firearms and Dangerous Weapons]
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.41.098. Forfeiture of firearms--Disposition--Confiscation.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.41.225. Use of Machine Gun in Felony—Penalty.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.475. Plea agreements and sentences for certain offenders--Public records.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.533. Adjustments to standard sentences.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.701. Community Custody—Offenders Sentenced to the Custody of the Department.
Wash. Rev. Code § 9.94A.829. Special Allegation—Offense Committed by Criminal Street Gang Member or Associate—Procedures.
Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.193. Firearms—Length of confinement (Effective June 11, 2020).
Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.210. Setting of Release Date—Administrative Release Authorized, When—Parole Program, Revocation or Modification of, Scope—Intensive Supervision Program—Parole Officer's Right of Arrest.
Wash. Rev. Code § 13.40.0357. Juvenile offender sentencing standards.