Senate Bill 7040, also known as House Bill 7090, aims to promote the safe storage of firearms in Tennessee by utilizing existing electronic overhead informational displays on the interstate system. The bill mandates that the Department of Transportation display periodic messages encouraging safe firearm storage during the months of November 2023, February 2024, and May 2024. Additionally, the Department is authorized to develop guidelines for the content of these messages in consultation with the Department of Safety.

The bill emphasizes the importance of public awareness regarding firearm safety and seeks to leverage existing infrastructure to disseminate this information effectively. It is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, highlighting the urgency of addressing firearm safety in the community.