House Bill 2198 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 39-16-517(b), by changing the classification of the offense related to threats of mass violence from a "Class A misdemeanor" to a "Class E felony." This change reflects a significant increase in the severity of the legal consequences for individuals found guilty of making such threats.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024, and will apply to offenses committed on or after that date. This legislative action aims to enhance public safety by imposing stricter penalties for threats of mass violence, thereby deterring such behavior in the state of Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 39-16-517(b), 39-16-517