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WI AB637

WI AB637
Background checks requirement before transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)

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Introduced
10/21/2021
In Committee
10/21/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/15/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 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: background checks requirement before transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)

AI Summary

This bill proposes to establish new requirements for the transfer of firearms in the state of Wisconsin. The key provisions are: 1. With limited exceptions, all firearm transfers must be conducted through a licensed firearms dealer, who must complete a background check on the transferee and ensure other legal requirements are met before the transfer can be completed. 2. The bill expands the definition of "firearm" to include the frame or receiver of a firearm, and the definition of "transfer" to include various means of disposing of a firearm. 3. The bill creates penalties for individuals who intentionally violate the transfer requirements, including a misdemeanor offense and a 2-year prohibition on possessing firearms. 4. The bill also makes various technical and conforming changes to existing laws related to background checks, notifications, and record-keeping for firearm transfers. Overall, the intent of this bill is to establish a universal background check requirement for most firearm transfers in Wisconsin, in an effort to prevent prohibited individuals from obtaining firearms.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (41)

Jimmy Anderson (D)*,  Deb Andraca (D)*,  Samba Baldeh (D)*,  Jill Billings (D)*,  David Bowen (D)*,  Jonathan Brostoff (D)*,  Marisabel Cabrera (D)*,  Sue Conley (D)*,  Dave Considine (D)*,  Dora Drake (D)*,  Jodene Emerson (D)*,  Evan Goyke (D)*,  Kalan Haywood (D)*,  Gary Hebl (D)*,  Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,  Gordon Hintz (D)*,  Francesca Hong (D)*,  Beth Meyers (D)*,  Greta Neubauer (D)*,  Tod Ohnstad (D)*,  Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,  Sondy Pope (D)*,  Daniel Riemer (D)*,  Sara Rodriguez (D)*,  Kristina Shelton (D)*,  Christine Sinicki (D)*,  Lee Snodgrass (D)*,  Mark Spreitzer (D)*,  Shelia Stubbs (D)*,  Robyn Vining (D)*,  Melissa Agard (D),  Janet Bewley (D),  Tim Carpenter (D),  Jon Erpenbach (D),  LaTonya Johnson (D),  Chris Larson (D),  Janis Ringhand (D),  Kelda Roys (D),  Jeff Smith (D),  Stephen Smith (D),  Lena Taylor (D), 

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 03/15/2022)
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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab637 10/22/2021
AB637 ROCP for Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/records/assembly/criminal_justice_and_public_safety/1668561.pdf 03/21/2022
Fiscal Note - AB637: Fiscal Estimate From CTS https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2021/related/fe/ab637/ab637_cts.pdf 12/17/2021
BillText https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2021/REG/AB637.pdf 10/22/2021
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