Bill > SJR60

This resolution aims to proclaim June 6, 2025, as Gun Violence Awareness Day in Wisconsin, drawing attention to the significant impact of firearms on public health and safety. The resolution highlights several critical statistics, including that firearms have become the leading cause of death for children in the United States, with approximately 327 people injured or killed by guns daily nationwide. In Wisconsin specifically, the resolution notes that 741 individuals are killed by guns annually, with 64 percent of those deaths resulting from suicide, and over 1,500 people are wounded by firearms each year. The resolution acknowledges the U.S. Supreme Court's recognition that the Second Amendment allows for reasonable firearm restrictions while emphasizing that gun violence affects urban, rural, and suburban communities. It also points out the substantial economic cost of gun violence, estimated at $557.2 billion annually, and suggests that gun safety laws can help reduce firearm-related deaths. The resolution simultaneously recognizes Wisconsin's tradition of responsible gun ownership and hunting while calling for increased awareness about the serious impacts of gun violence.

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/joint_resolution/sjr60