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.

SB 222 changes Tennessee law to extend the deadline for sheriffs to share information about handgun permit applicants' truthfulness from 30 to 45 days. This applies specifically to sheriffs providing details to the Department of Safety regarding applications for enhanced handgun carry permits. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 39-17-1351, updating the timeframe for this information exchange. It directly affects sheriffs and the Department of Safety in their processing of handgun permit applications. The change aims to provide more time for sheriffs to verify applicant information before permits are issued.