Bill > SB949

This bill, titled "Going armed at a polling place and providing a penalty," creates a new law, section 941.236 of the statutes, that 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 begins one hour before the polling place opens and ends one hour after it closes. The bill also amends existing statutes to include this new prohibition in various contexts, such as information provided to concealed carry license applicants and penalties for certain juvenile offenses. Importantly, law enforcement officers, qualified out-of-state law enforcement officers, former officers, and private security personnel acting in the line of duty are exempted from these new restrictions, as are individuals on their own private property within the prohibited distance. The bill also makes conforming changes to statutes related to juvenile delinquency and penalties for firearm violations.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb949