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WI AB431

WI AB431
Sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)

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Introduced
09/12/2019
In Committee
09/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/01/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act to repeal 175.35 (1) (b); to renumber 175.35 (2) (a), (b), (c) and (d) and 175.35 (2j); to renumber and amend 175.35 (2) (intro.) and 175.35 (2i); to amend 20.455 (2) (gr), 175.35 (title), 175.35 (1) (at), 175.35 (2g) (a), 175.35 (2g) (b) 1., 175.35 (2g) (b) 2., 175.35 (2k) (ar) 2., 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. a., 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. b., 175.35 (2k) (g), 175.35 (2k) (h), 175.35 (2L), 175.35 (2t) (a), (b) and (c), 175.35 (3) (b) 2., 175.60 (7) (d), 175.60 (15) (b) 4. b., 938.208 (1) (b), 938.34 (4m) (b) 2., 938.341, 941.237 (1) (d), 941.296 (1) (b), 968.20 (3) (b), 971.17 (1g) and 973.176 (1); and to create 175.33, 175.35 (1) (br), 175.35 (2) (bm), 175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.), 175.35 (2i) (b) 2., 175.35 (2j) (b) and 941.29 (1m) (dm), (dn) and (do) of the statutes; Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to the laws regarding the sale and transfer of firearms in Wisconsin. Key provisions include: - Requiring all firearm sales or transfers to go through a licensed firearms dealer, with some exceptions for transfers between family members. This includes the transfer of firearm frames or receivers. - Expanding background check requirements for all firearm sales and transfers, not just handgun purchases. - Creating a new misdemeanor offense for intentionally violating the requirements for transferring a firearm, punishable by a fine of $500 to $10,000 and up to 9 months imprisonment, as well as a 2-year prohibition on possessing a firearm. - Modifying the definition of "handgun" to align with federal law. - Prohibiting individuals convicted of the new misdemeanor firearm transfer offense, or found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect for such an offense, from possessing firearms for 2 years after the conviction or finding. The bill takes effect 7 months after publication.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (51)

Melissa Agard (D)*,  Jimmy Anderson (D)*,  Jill Billings (D)*,  David Bowen (D)*,  Jonathan Brostoff (D)*,  Marisabel Cabrera (D)*,  Dave Considine (D)*,  David Crowley (D)*,  Steve Doyle (D)*,  Jodene Emerson (D)*,  Jason Fields (D)*,  Evan Goyke (D)*,  Staush Gruszynski (D)*,  Kalan Haywood (D)*,  Gary Hebl (D)*,  Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,  Gordon Hintz (D)*,  Debra Kolste (D)*,  Tip McGuire (D)*,  Beth Meyers (D)*,  Nick Milroy (D)*,  LaKeshia Myers (D)*,  Greta Neubauer (D)*,  Tod Ohnstad (D)*,  Sondy Pope (D)*,  Daniel Riemer (D)*,  Katrina Shankland (D)*,  Christine Sinicki (D)*,  Mark Spreitzer (D)*,  Shelia Stubbs (D)*,  Amanda Stuck (D)*,  Lisa Subeck (D)*,  Chris Taylor (D)*,  Robyn Vining (D)*,  Don Vruwink (D)*,  JoCasta Zamarripa (D)*,  Janet Bewley (D),  Tim Carpenter (D),  Jon Erpenbach (D),  Dave Hansen (D),  LaTonya Johnson (D),  Chris Larson (D),  Mark Miller (D),  Janis Ringhand (D),  Fred Risser (D),  Patty Schachtner (D),  Jennifer Shilling (D),  Jeff Smith (D),  Stephen Smith (D),  Lena Taylor (D),  Bob Wirch (D), 

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/01/2020)

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2019/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab431 09/13/2019
BillText http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2019/REG/AB431.pdf 09/13/2019
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