House Bill 7022 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, Part 1, by introducing a new section that criminalizes the act of knowingly threatening to commit mass violence against another person, which must result in fear for the victim. The bill classifies this offense as a Class E felony, with an enhancement to a hate crime if the threat is directed at a healthcare provider performing abortions, resulting in a punishment that is one classification higher than the standard penalty.

The bill defines "healthcare provider" as any licensed, registered, certified, or permitted healthcare professional or facility regulated by the Department of Health, and it aligns the definition of "mass violence" with existing law under § 39-16-517. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.