Criminal Procedure - As introduced, increases, from 30 to 45, the number of days a sheriff has to provide the department of safety with any information that is within the knowledge of the sheriff concerning an applicant's truthfulness on an application for an enhanced handgun carry permit. - Amends TCA Title 38; Title 39 and Title 40.

HB 1027 extends the deadline for sheriffs to share applicant information with the Tennessee Department of Safety from 30 to 45 days when reviewing handgun carry permit applications. This change directly affects sheriffs, who must now provide details about an applicant's truthfulness within the longer timeframe, and the Department of Safety, which relies on this information for permit decisions. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated sections related to criminal justice procedures to implement this extension. The policy change focuses solely on adjusting the processing timeline without altering eligibility criteria or other permit requirements.