Senate Bill 7104 and House Bill 7110 aim to enhance public awareness regarding mental health and gun storage in Tennessee. The bill mandates the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, in collaboration with the Department of Health and the Department of Safety, to create and implement a public awareness campaign. This campaign will focus on promoting safe gun storage while raising awareness about mental health conditions, treatment options, and available resources. The campaign materials must be accessible to the public for free on the department's website starting January 1, 2024, and will remain available until December 31, 2025, with periodic updates.

Additionally, the bill allows county health departments to develop their own public awareness campaigns on the same topics, utilizing materials created by the state department or producing their own as deemed appropriate. This initiative aims to foster a community-oriented approach to mental health awareness and gun safety, ensuring that residents are informed about the resources available to them. The act will take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of public welfare in its implementation.