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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law generally prohibits carrying a firearm on school grounds, in a public building, and in a tavern. Current law provides exceptions, such as for law enforcement officers and, in some public buildings and in taverns, for persons who have a license to carry a concealed weapon. This bill prohibits carrying a firearm in or within 100 feet of a polling place or a location where election officials are conducting a canvass or a recount. The prohibition on the polling place begins one hour before the polling place opens and ends one hour after the polling place closes. Law enforcement officers and security personnel are exempted from the prohibitions created under the bill. 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.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Going armed at a polling place and providing a penalty," creates a new law, section 941.236 of the statutes, which prohibits individuals from intentionally carrying a firearm in or within 100 feet of a polling place or a location where election officials are conducting a canvass (review of votes) or a recount. This prohibition at polling places begins one hour before they open and ends one hour after they close. The bill also amends existing statutes to include this new prohibition in various contexts, such as for those with concealed carry licenses, for juveniles facing penalties, and for the release of information about escaped juveniles. Importantly, law enforcement officers and certain security personnel are exempted from these new restrictions. The creation of this new crime or revision of penalties means the Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties may be asked to prepare a report.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (22)
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Jenna Jacobson (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Karen Kirsch (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Representative Sheehan added as a coauthor (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab943 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB943.pdf |
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