Senate Bill 7035 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1, by introducing a new section that criminalizes acts of mass violence. Under this bill, a person who knowingly commits such an act against another individual will be charged with a Class B felony. However, if the act of mass violence is directed at a healthcare provider due to their provision of gender-affirming care, it will be classified as a hate crime and punished one classification higher than the standard penalty.

The bill defines key terms such as "gender-affirming care," which refers to medical treatment that supports a patient's gender identity, and "healthcare provider," which includes licensed professionals and facilities regulated by the Department of Health. Additionally, "mass violence" is defined as any criminal offense that could reasonably lead to serious bodily injury or death of two or more persons. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2023.