House Bill 7109 amends Tennessee law regarding firearms by introducing new provisions aimed at enhancing the tracking of firearm parts used in incidents of mass violence. Specifically, it requires the Tennessee Bureau to compile and maintain information on serial numbers of firearm parts that either lack proper serial numbers or are associated with mass violence incidents. The bill defines "mass violence" as acts that could reasonably lead to serious bodily injury or death of two or more individuals.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to include records created or maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation related to the new requirements. This legislation is set to take effect on October 1, 2023, emphasizing the state's commitment to addressing firearm-related violence through improved data collection and oversight.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 38-6-102, 39-17-1305(d)(1), 39-17-1305