Senate Bill 7073, also known as House Bill 7068, amends Tennessee law to establish a new offense related to criminal gang members coercing or inducing minors to commit theft of firearms. Specifically, the bill makes it a Class D felony for a gang member aged eighteen or older to use any form of communication to intentionally solicit a person under eighteen to engage in conduct that would result in the theft of a firearm. This includes offering gang membership as a means of coercion.

Additionally, the bill holds the adult gang member criminally responsible for any crimes that occur as a result of the minor's use of the stolen firearm. The new legal language inserted into the law clarifies the definitions and responsibilities associated with this offense, emphasizing the serious implications of gang influence on minors. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2023.