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Introduced
08/09/2023
08/09/2023
In Committee
08/09/2023
08/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law provides that a federally licensed firearms dealer may not transfer a handgun after a sale until the dealer has performed a background check on the prospective transferee to determine if he or she is prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law. This bill generally prohibits any person from LRB-3885/1 CMH:amn 2023 - 2024 Legislature SENATE BILL 372 transferring any firearm, including the frame or receiver of a firearm, unless the transfer occurs through a federally licensed firearms dealer and involves a background check of the prospective transferee. Under the bill, the following are excepted from that prohibition: a transfer to a firearms dealer or to a law enforcement or armed services agency; a transfer of a firearm classified as antique; or a transfer that is by gift, bequest, or inheritance to a family member. A person who is convicted of violating the prohibition is guilty of a misdemeanor and must be fined not less than $500 nor more than $10,000, may be imprisoned for not more than nine months, and may not possess a firearm for a period of two years. Because this bill creates a new crime or revises a penalty for an existing crime, the Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties may be requested to prepare a report. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill generally prohibits any person from transferring any firearm, including the frame or receiver of a firearm, unless the transfer occurs through a federally licensed firearms dealer and involves a background check of the prospective transferee. The bill includes exceptions for transfers to a firearms dealer, to law enforcement or armed services, of antique firearms, and transfers by gift, bequest, or inheritance to a family member. A person convicted of violating the prohibition is guilty of a misdemeanor and must be fined between $500 and $10,000, may be imprisoned for up to 9 months, and may not possess a firearm for 2 years. The bill also makes various other changes related to the background check process for firearm transfers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (38)
Melissa Agard (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Jimmy Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Samba Baldeh (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Jill Billings (D),
Marisabel Cabrera (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Sue Conley (D),
Dave Considine (D),
Steve Doyle (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Evan Goyke (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Jenna Jacobson (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
LaKeshia Myers (D),
Tod Ohnstad (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Daniel Riemer (D),
Kristina Shelton (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (on 04/15/2024)
Taxonomy
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb372 | 08/09/2023 |
| SB372 ROCP for Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/senate/judiciary_and_public_safety/1787925.pdf | 04/15/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - SB372: Fiscal Estimate From CTS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/fe/sb372/sb372_cts.pdf | 08/22/2023 |
| Fiscal Note - SB372: Fiscal Estimate From DOC | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/fe/sb372/sb372_doc.pdf | 08/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2023/REG/SB372.pdf | 08/09/2023 |
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