State of Wisconsin
Department of Justice
Notice of Submittal of Proposed Rule to
Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse
Handgun Transfers
On May 8, 2024, the Department of Justice submitted a proposed rule to the Wisconsin Legislative Council Rules Clearinghouse pursuant to s. 227.15(1), Stats. Analysis
The proposed rule will amend chapter Jus 10 relating to handgun transfers.
Statement of Scope
The statement of scope for these rules, SS 096-23, was approved by the Governor on October 26, 2023, and published in the Administrative Register, No. 815A1, on November 6, 2023. Pursuant to s. 227.136(1), Stats., on November 15, 2023, the Joint Committee for the Review of Administrative Rules directed DOJ to hold a preliminary public hearing and comment period on scope statement SS 096-23. On January 18, 2024, DOJ held a preliminary public hearing and comment period. Pursuant to s. 227.136(5), Stats., on January 23, 2024, notice was provided to Attorney General Joshua L. Kaul regarding public comments and feedback received during the hearing and comment period. Attorney General Kaul approved the scope statement on January 26, 2024. Agency Procedure for Promulgation
A public hearing is required and will be held on a date to be determined.
Agency Organizational Unit Primarily Responsible for Promulgating Rule
This rule is being promulgated with the assistance of staff in the Department of Justice’s Divisions of Law Enforcement Services and Legal Services, and the Office of the Attorney General.
Agency Contact Person
Assistant Attorney General Clay Kawski
17 West Main Street
Madison, WI 53703
Telephone: 608.266.8549
