Amendment SA8-SSA2-SB45

SB45-SSA2-SA8,60,6 (d) “Transfer” has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (br).

SB45-SSA2-SA8,60,8 (2) No person may transfer ownership of a firearm, or be transferred ownership of a firearm, unless one of the following applies:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,60,9 (a) The transferor is a firearms dealer.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,60,11 (b) The transferor makes the transfer to or through a firearms dealer and obtains a receipt under s. 175.35 (2j) (b).

SB45-SSA2-SA8,60,13 (c) The transfer of ownership of the firearm is one of the transfers listed under s. 175.35 (2t).

SB45-SSA2-SA8,60,17 (d) The transferor is transferring ownership of the firearm to a family member by gift, bequest, or inheritance, the transferee is not prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29 or federal law, and the transferee is at least 18 years of age.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,60,21 (3) Any person who intentionally violates sub. (2) is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $10,000 and may be imprisoned for not more than 9 months. The person is also prohibited under s. 941.29 from possessing a firearm for a period of 2 years.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,131 Section 131. 175.35 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,60,23 175.35 (title) Purchase of handguns firearms.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,132 Section 132. 175.35 (1) (at) of the statutes, as affected by 2025 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,61,20 175.35 (1) (at) “Firearms restrictions record search” means a search of department of justice records to determine whether a person seeking to purchase receive the transfer of a handgun firearm is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29 or is included in the database under s. 165.64 (3). “Firearms restrictions record search” includes a criminal history record search, a search to determine whether a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 2007 stats., a search in the national instant criminal background check system to determine whether a person has been ordered not to possess a firearm under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 51.45 (13) (i) 1., 54.10 (3) (f) 1., or 55.12 (10) (a), a search to determine whether the person is subject to an injunction under s. 813.12 or 813.122, or a tribal injunction, as defined in s. 813.12 (1) (e), issued by a court established by any federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribe or band, except the Menominee Indian tribe of Wisconsin, that includes notice to the respondent that he or she is subject to the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29 and that has been filed with the circuit court under s. 813.128 (3g), a search to determine whether the person is subject to a temporary restraining order or injunction under s. 813.124, and a search to determine whether the person is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 813.123 (5m) or 813.125 (4m).

SB45-SSA2-SA8,133 Section 133. 175.35 (1) (br) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,61,23 175.35 (1) (br) “Transfer” includes to sell, assign, pledge, lease, loan, give away, or otherwise dispose of.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,134 Section 134. 175.35 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2) (am) and amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,62,6 175.35 (2) (am) When a firearms dealer sells transfers a handgun firearm, including the frame or receiver of a firearm, he or she may not transfer possession of that handgun firearm to any other person until all of the following have occurred: requirements under par. (cm) have been met.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,135 Section 135. 175.35 (2) (a), (b) and (c) of the statutes are renumbered 175.35 (2) (cm) 1., 2. and 3.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,136 Section 136. 175.35 (2) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,62,12 175.35 (2) (bm) When a person transfers a firearm, including the frame or receiver of a firearm, through a firearms dealer, the transfer of possession of that firearm may not be made until all of the requirements of par. (cm) have been met.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,137 Section 137. 175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,62,15 175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.) All of the following must occur before a firearm may be transferred under par. (am) or (bm):

SB45-SSA2-SA8,138 Section 138. 175.35 (2) (d) of the statutes, as affected by 2025 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is renumbered 175.35 (2) (cm) 4.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,139 Section 139. 175.35 (2g) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,62,21 175.35 (2g) (a) The department of justice shall promulgate rules prescribing procedures under sub. (2) (cm) 1. for a transferee to provide and a firearms dealer to inspect identification containing a photograph of the transferee.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,140 Section 140. 175.35 (2g) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,63,6 175.35 (2g) (b) 1. The department of justice shall promulgate rules prescribing a notification form for use under sub. (2) (cm) 2. and 3. requiring the transferee to provide his or her name, date of birth, gender, race and social security number and other identification necessary to permit an accurate firearms restrictions record search under par. (c) 3. and the required notification under par. (c) 4. The department of justice shall make the forms available at locations throughout the state.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,141 Section 141. 175.35 (2g) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,63,13 175.35 (2g) (b) 2. The department of justice shall ensure that each notification form under subd. 1. requires the transferee to indicate that he or she is not purchasing receiving a transfer of the firearm with the purpose or intent to transfer the firearm to a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law and that each notification form informs the transferee that making a false statement with regard to this purpose or intent is a Class H felony.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,142 Section 142. 175.35 (2g) (c) 4. c. of the statutes, as affected by 2025 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,63,22 175.35 (2g) (c) 4. c. If the search indicates that it is unclear whether the person is prohibited under state or federal law from possessing a firearm and the department needs more time than provided under sub. (2) (d) (cm) 4. to make the determination, the department shall make every reasonable effort to determine whether the person is prohibited under state or federal law from possessing a firearm and notify the firearms dealer of the results as soon as practicable but no later than 5 working days after the search was requested.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,143 Section 143. 175.35 (2i) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2i) (a) and amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,64,3 175.35 (2i) (a) The department shall charge a firearms dealer a $10 fee for each firearms restrictions record search that the firearms dealer requests under sub. (2) (c) (cm) 3.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,64,5 (b) 1. The firearms dealer may collect the fee under par. (a) from the transferee.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,64,8 (c) The department may refuse to conduct firearms restrictions record searches for any firearms dealer who fails to pay any fee under this subsection par. (a) within 30 days after billing by the department.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,144 Section 144. 175.35 (2i) (b) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,64,12 175.35 (2i) (b) 2. If the transfer is made under sub. (2) (bm), the firearms dealer may collect from the transferor the fee under par. (a) and any additional amount to cover any costs he or she incurs in processing the transfer.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,145 Section 145. 175.35 (2j) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2j) (a).

SB45-SSA2-SA8,146 Section 146. 175.35 (2j) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,64,18 175.35 (2j) (b) If a person transfers a firearm through a firearms dealer under sub. (2) (bm), or transfers a firearm to a firearms dealer, the firearms dealer shall provide the person a written receipt documenting the dealer’s participation in the transfer.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,147 Section 147. 175.35 (2k) (ar) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,65,4 175.35 (2k) (ar) 2. Check each notification form received under sub. (2j) (a) against the information recorded by the department regarding the corresponding request for a firearms restrictions record search under sub. (2g). If the department previously provided a unique approval number regarding the request and nothing in the completed notification form indicates that the transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29, the department shall destroy all records regarding that firearms restrictions record search within 30 days after receiving the notification form.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,148 Section 148. 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. a. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,65,8 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. a. A statement that the Wisconsin law enforcement agency is conducting an investigation of a crime in which a handgun firearm was used or was attempted to be used or was unlawfully possessed.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,149 Section 149. 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. b. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,65,13 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. b. A statement by a division commander or higher authority within the Wisconsin law enforcement agency that he or she has a reasonable suspicion that the person who is the subject of the information request has obtained or is attempting to obtain a handgun firearm.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,150 Section 150. 175.35 (2k) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,65,18 175.35 (2k) (g) If a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicates that the transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29, the attorney general or his or her designee may disclose to a law enforcement agency that the transferee has attempted to obtain a handgun firearm.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,151 Section 151. 175.35 (2k) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,66,2 175.35 (2k) (h) If a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicates a felony charge without a recorded disposition and the attorney general or his or her designee has reasonable grounds to believe the transferee may pose a danger to himself, herself or another, the attorney general or his or her designee may disclose to a law enforcement agency that the transferee has obtained or has attempted to obtain a handgun firearm.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,152 Section 152. 175.35 (2L) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,66,10 175.35 (2L) The department of justice shall promulgate rules providing for the review of nonapprovals under sub. (2g) (c) 4. a. Any person who is denied the right to purchase receive a transfer of a handgun firearm because the firearms dealer received a nonapproval number under sub. (2g) (c) 4. a. may request a firearms restrictions record search review under those rules. If the person disagrees with the results of that review, the person may file an appeal under rules promulgated by the department.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,153 Section 153. 175.35 (2t) (a), (b) and (c) of the statutes are amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,66,13 175.35 (2t) (a) Transfers of any handgun firearm classified as an antique by regulations of the U.S. department of the treasury.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,66,15 (b) Transfers of any handgun firearm between firearms dealers or between wholesalers and dealers.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,66,17 (c) Transfers of any handgun firearm to law enforcement or armed services agencies.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,154 Section 154. 175.35 (3) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,67,2 175.35 (3) (b) 2. A person who violates sub. (2e) by intentionally providing false information regarding whether he or she is purchasing receiving a transfer of the firearm with the purpose or intent to transfer the firearm to another who the person knows or reasonably should know is prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law is guilty of a Class H felony. The penalty shall include a fine that is not less than $500.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,155 Section 155. 175.355 of the statutes, as created by 2025 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,156 Section 156. 175.60 (7) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,67,7 175.60 (7) (d) A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged under s. 175.35 (2i) (a).

SB45-SSA2-SA8,157 Section 157. 175.60 (15) (b) 4. b. of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,67,10 175.60 (15) (b) 4. b. A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged under s. 175.35 (2i) (a).

SB45-SSA2-SA8,158 Section 158. 938.341 of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,67,15 938.341 Delinquency adjudication; restriction on firearm possession. Whenever a court adjudicates a juvenile delinquent for an act that if committed by an adult in this state would be a felony or for a violation under s. 175.33 (2), the court shall inform the juvenile of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,159 Section 159. 941.29 (1m) (dm), (dn) and (do) of the statutes are created to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,67,19 941.29 (1m) (dm) The person has been convicted of a misdemeanor under s. 175.33 (2), unless at least 2 years have passed since the conviction.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,67,21 (dn) The person has been adjudicated delinquent for a violation under s. 175.33 (2), unless at least 2 years have passed since the adjudication.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,68,2 (do) The person has been found not guilty of a misdemeanor under s. 175.33 (2) by reason of mental disease or defect, unless at least 2 years have passed since the finding.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,160 Section 160. 971.17 (1g) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,68,7 971.17 (1g) Notice of restriction on firearm possession. If the defendant under sub. (1) is found not guilty of a felony, or of a violation under s. 175.33 (2), by reason of mental disease or defect, the court shall inform the defendant of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,161 Section 161. 973.176 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,68,13 973.176 (1) Firearm possession. Whenever a court imposes a sentence or places a defendant on probation regarding a felony conviction or regarding a conviction for a misdemeanor under s. 175.33 (2), the court shall inform the defendant of the requirements and penalties applicable to him or her under s. 941.29 (1m) or (4m).

SB45-SSA2-SA8,9327 Section 9327. Initial applicability; Justice.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,68,18 (1) Transfers of firearms. The treatment of ss. 175.33 and 175.35 (1) (at) (by Section 132) and (br) and (2) (intro.), (a), (b), (bm), (c), (cm) (intro.), and (d), the renumbering of s. 175.35 (2j), and the creation of s. 175.35 (2j) (b) first apply to transfers that occur on the effective date of this subsection.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,9427 Section 9427. Effective dates; Justice.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,69,5 (1) Transfers of firearms. The treatment of ss. 175.33, 175.35 (title), (1) (at) (by Section 132) and (br), (2) (intro.), (a), (bm), (c), and (cm) (intro.), (2g) (a), (b) 1. and 2., and (c) 4. c. (by Section 142), (2k) (ar) 2., (c) 2. a. and b., (g), and (h), (2L), (2t) (a), (b), and (c), and (3) (b) 2., 176.60 (7) (d) and (15) (b) 4. b., 938.341, 941.29 (1m) (dm), (dn), and (do), 971.17 (1g), and 973.176 (1), the repeal of s. 175.355, the renumbering of s. 175.35 (2) (d) and (2j), the renumbering and amendment of s. 175.35 (2i), the amendment of s. 20.455 (2) (gr), and the creation of s. 175.35 (2i) (b) 2. and (2j) (b) and Section 9327 (1) of this act take effect on the first day of the 7th month beginning after publication.”.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,69,6 20. At the appropriate places, insert all of the following:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,69,8 “Section 162. 947.01 (1) of the statutes is renumbered 947.01 (1) (intro.) and amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,69,10 947.01 (1) (intro.) Whoever, in a public or private place, engages in violent, abusive, any of the following is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,69,13 (b) Abusive, indecent, profane, boisterous, unreasonably loud or otherwise disorderly conduct under circumstances in which the conduct tends to cause or provoke a disturbance is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,163 Section 163. 947.01 (1) (a) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,69,16 947.01 (1) (a) Violent behavior that involves the use or attempted use of physical force or the use of or threat to use a dangerous weapon.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,164 Section 164. 968.075 (1) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,69,21 968.075 (1) (a) (intro.) “Domestic abuse” means any of the following engaged in by an adult person against his or her spouse or former spouse, against an adult with whom the person resides or formerly resided or against an adult with whom the person has a child in common a relative of the adult person:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,165 Section 165. 968.075 (1) (f) of the statutes is created to read:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,69,23 968.075 (1) (f) “Relative” means any of the following:

SB45-SSA2-SA8,70,1 1. A spouse or former spouse.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,70,2 2. A parent or stepparent.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,70,3 3. A legal guardian.

SB45-SSA2-SA8,70,4 4. A person with whom the adult person has a child in common.