Senate Bill 7036 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to introduce a new offense related to threats of mass violence. Specifically, it establishes that a person commits an offense if they knowingly threaten to commit an act of mass violence against another individual, causing fear in that person. The bill classifies this offense as a Class E felony, with an important exception: if the threat is made against a healthcare provider due to their provision of gender-affirming care, the offense is considered a hate crime and is punishable one classification higher than the standard penalty.

The bill also defines key terms relevant to the new section, including "gender-affirming care," which refers to medical treatment that supports a patient's gender identity, and "healthcare provider," which encompasses licensed professionals and facilities regulated by the Department of Health. Additionally, the term "mass violence" is defined as per existing law. This legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, emphasizing the state's commitment to addressing threats of violence, particularly those targeting healthcare providers involved in gender-affirming care.