House Bill 7071, also known as Senate Bill 7018, amends Tennessee Code Annotated to establish a new reporting requirement for mass shootings in the state. The bill mandates that the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation submit an annual report to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the speaker of the senate by January 1 of each year, starting in 2024. This report must detail the number of mass shootings that occurred in the previous year and include any additional information deemed significant for addressing and limiting such incidents.

The bill defines a "mass shooting" as an event where four or more victims, excluding the perpetrator, are either murdered or seriously injured by a firearm in a public location, provided that the incident is not linked to other criminal activities, domestic violence, or police shootings. This definition aims to clarify the criteria for what constitutes a mass shooting, ensuring that the data collected is relevant and focused on the specific incidents the report seeks to address. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare in addressing mass shootings.