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Introduced
06/19/2025
06/19/2025
In Committee
06/19/2025
06/19/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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. 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 modifies Wisconsin state law regarding handgun purchases by introducing a mandatory 48-hour waiting period after a background check is requested by a firearms dealer. Currently, a handgun can be transferred immediately after receiving an approval number from the Department of Justice, but under this bill, the dealer must wait 48 hours before completing the sale, even if the background check is quickly processed. The bill also clarifies that during this waiting period, if the Department of Justice determines that it needs additional time to verify whether the purchaser is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm, they can take up to 5 working days to complete their investigation. The changes are designed to provide additional time for thorough background checks and potentially prevent the immediate transfer of handguns to individuals who might be prohibited from owning firearms. The bill will apply to all handgun sales starting from its effective date, adding an extra layer of scrutiny to the firearms purchasing process in Wisconsin.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (55)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Melissa Ratcliff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Bob Wirch (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Angelina Cruz (D),
Karen DeSanto (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Jodene Emerson (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Kalan Haywood (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Alex Joers (D),
Tara Johnson (D),
Karen Kirsch (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Renuka Mayadev (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Christian Phelps (D),
Pricilla Prado (D),
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Joe Sheehan (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Ryan Spaude (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs (on 06/19/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb330 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB330.pdf |
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