House Bill 566, sponsored by Hemmer, aims to address gun violence in Tennessee by amending the Tennessee Code Annotated. The bill introduces a new section in Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 10, defining "gun violence" to encompass homicide, violent crime, and domestic violence. It empowers the Department of Finance and Administration, specifically the Office of Criminal Justice Programs, to utilize existing resources and seek additional funding from federal and state governments to create and implement grants aimed at reducing gun violence in the state.

The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing gun violence through financial support and resource allocation, reflecting a proactive approach to tackling this issue. It is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, highlighting the urgency of the matter as deemed necessary for public welfare.