House Bill 7021 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to introduce a new offense related to threats of mass violence. Under the new section, a person commits an offense if they knowingly threaten to commit an act of mass violence against another individual, causing fear in that person. The bill establishes that such a violation is generally classified as a Class E felony. However, if the threat is directed at a healthcare provider due to their provision of gender-affirming care, the offense is classified as a hate crime and is punishable one classification higher than the standard penalty.

The bill also defines key terms, including "gender-affirming care," which refers to medical treatment that supports a patient's gender identity, and "healthcare provider," which encompasses licensed professionals and facilities regulated by the Department of Health. Additionally, the term "mass violence" is defined as per existing law. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, emphasizing the urgency of addressing threats of violence in the context of healthcare providers who offer gender-affirming services.