House Bill 7010 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 17, Part 13, by introducing a new section that criminalizes the act of inducing or coercing a minor under the age of eighteen to commit specific firearms-related offenses. These offenses include theft, robbery, aggravated robbery, especially aggravated robbery, burglary, aggravated burglary, and especially aggravated burglary, all involving firearms. The bill classifies such violations as a Class D felony.

The legislation aims to enhance the legal framework surrounding firearms offenses involving minors, thereby holding individuals accountable for exploiting young people to engage in serious criminal activities. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, emphasizing the urgency of addressing this issue for public welfare.