Bill

Bill > AB597


WI AB597

WI AB597
Possession of a firearm by a licensee in a place of worship located on the grounds of a private school.


summary

Introduced
10/04/2021
In Committee
01/21/2022
Crossed Over
01/20/2022
Passed
03/10/2022
Dead
05/17/2022
Vetoed
04/08/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act to amend 175.60 (2g) (a) and (5) (a) 6., 948.605 (1) (b) and 948.605 (2) (a); to repeal and recreate 948.605 (2) (b) 1r.; and to create 948.605 (1) (ak) and (aq) of the statutes; Relating to: possession of a firearm by a licensee in a place of worship located on the grounds of a private school.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing Wisconsin statutes to allow licensees (individuals with a concealed carry license) to possess firearms in places of worship located on the grounds of private schools, as long as the governing body of the place of worship has a written policy allowing it. The bill also clarifies the definition of "school" to include public, private, and tribal schools providing education for grades 1-12. Additionally, the bill exempts licensees from the prohibition on possessing firearms within 1,000 feet of school grounds.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (on 05/17/2022)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...