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Introduced
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
In Committee
11/27/2023
11/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law provides that, before a federally licensed firearms dealer may transfer a handgun after a sale, the dealer must request that the Department of Justice perform a background check on the prospective purchaser to determine if the purchaser is prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law. This bill prohibits the dealer from transferring the handgun to the purchaser until 48 hours have passed since the firearms dealer requested the background check on the purchaser.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits a federally licensed firearms dealer from transferring a handgun to a purchaser until 48 hours have passed since the dealer requested a background check on the prospective purchaser to determine if they are prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law. The bill also specifies that if the background check indicates it is unclear whether the person is prohibited, the Department of Justice has additional time beyond the 48-hour waiting period to make that determination.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Jimmy Anderson (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Marisabel Cabrera (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Sue Conley (D)*,
Dave Considine (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Kalan Haywood (D)*,
Jenna Jacobson (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tod Ohnstad (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Melissa Agard (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Representative Vining added as a coauthor (on 10/03/2024)
Bill Topics
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab718 | 11/27/2023 |
| AB718 ROCP for Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2023/related/records/assembly/criminal_justice_and_public_safety/1790488.pdf | 04/30/2024 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2023/REG/AB718.pdf | 11/27/2023 |
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