Penalty for certain crimes committed after unlawful reentry or for the benefit of a transnational crime organization increased.

HF 322 increases prison sentences for specific crimes committed by individuals who have been deported for prior felonies or who commit crimes for transnational crime organizations. It adds five years to the maximum sentence for the underlying crime if committed after unlawful reentry (deportation for a felony), or ten years if the victim is a child under 18. The bill also expands penalties for crimes committed "for the benefit of" transnational crime organizations, defined as groups involved in international drug, human, or weapon trafficking. These changes apply to offenses committed on or after August 1, 2025. The bill directly affects individuals convicted of felonies who have prior deportation orders or are linked to transnational criminal groups.