House Bill 7041, also known as Senate Bill 7088, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 6, by adding a new section that mandates the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) to submit an annual report on child and human trafficking crimes and trends in the state. This report is required to be submitted by December 1 of each year, starting from December 1, 2023, and must include data available to the TBI as well as information on current programs and activities of the TBI's human trafficking unit. The report will be directed to the governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the speaker of the senate.

The act is designed to enhance awareness and understanding of human trafficking issues in Tennessee by ensuring that key state officials receive updated information on the status of these crimes and the efforts being made to combat them. The bill takes effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of addressing human trafficking in the state.