Senate Bill 7011, also known as the "Anti-Road Rage Act of 2023," introduces new provisions to the Tennessee Code Annotated regarding acts of mass violence. Specifically, it establishes that a person can be charged with the offense of "threatened mass violence" if they recklessly handle, display, or discharge a firearm while operating or riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle. This new offense is classified as a Class E felony.

The bill aims to address the growing concern of road rage incidents involving firearms, thereby enhancing public safety on the roads. The provisions will take effect on October 1, 2023, emphasizing the urgency of the matter for the welfare of the public.