House Bill 7011 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 39-17-1303, by removing the existing subsection (d) and replacing it with new provisions regarding the criminal responsibility of minors in relation to firearms. The bill establishes that a violation of subsection (a) is classified as a Class A misdemeanor. It further specifies that a minor who unlawfully receives a firearm and subsequently threatens mass violence or commits a criminal act resulting in serious bodily injury or death to two or more persons can be held criminally responsible.

The new language clarifies the definitions and consequences associated with threats of mass violence and the unlawful use of firearms by minors. This legislation aims to address the issue of mass violence and enhance accountability for actions involving firearms that are unlawfully transferred to minors. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, emphasizing the urgency of addressing public safety concerns related to gun violence.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-17-1303