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1(1)
Initial sharing of registration information. Notwithstanding ss. 85.61
2(1), 110.09 (2), 342.06 (1) (eg), and 343.14 (2j), the department of transportation shall
3enter into and begin transferring information under a revised agreement with the
4elections commission administrator pursuant to s. 85.61 (1) no later than the first
5day of the 9th month beginning after the effective date of this subsection.”
.
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Section 48s. 19.35 (3) (c) of the statutes is amended to read:
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19.35
(3) (c) Except as otherwise provided by law or as authorized to be
9prescribed by law, an authority may impose a fee upon a requester for locating a
10record, not exceeding the actual, necessary and direct cost of location, if the cost is
11$50 $100 or more.
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(1)
Public records location fee. The treatment of s. 19.35 (3) (c) first applies
14to a public records request received on the effective date of this subsection.”.
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Section
160. 20.455 (2) (gr) of the statutes is amended to read:
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20.455
(2) (gr)
Handgun
Firearm purchaser record check; checks for licenses or
18certifications to carry concealed weapons. All moneys received as fee payments under
19ss. 175.35 (2i)
(a), 175.49 (5m), and 175.60 (7) (c) and (d), (13), and (15) (b) 4. a. and
20b. to provide services under ss. 175.35, 175.49, and 175.60.
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21Section
161. 175.33 of the statutes is created to read:
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22175.33 Transfer of firearms. (1) In this section:
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(a) “Family member" means a spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child, or
24grandchild. The relationship may be by blood, marriage, or adoption.
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1(b) “Firearm” includes the frame or receiver of a firearm.
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(c) “Firearms dealer" has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (ar).
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(d) “Transfer” has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (br).
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4(2) No person may transfer ownership of a firearm, or be transferred ownership
5of a firearm, unless one of the following applies:
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(a) The transferor is a firearms dealer.
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(b) The transferor makes the transfer to or through a firearms dealer and
8obtains a receipt under s. 175.35 (2j) (b).
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(c) The transfer of ownership of the firearm is one of the transfers listed under
10s. 175.35 (2t).
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(d) The transferor is transferring ownership of the firearm to a family member
12by gift, bequest, or inheritance, the transferee is not prohibited from possessing a
13firearm under state or federal law, and the transferee is at least 18 years of age.
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(e) The transferor is transferring the firearm with the intent that the transfer
15is for the purpose of hunting or target shooting if the transfer is for no longer than
1614 days, the transferor did not receive in exchange for the transfer more than
17nominal consideration, the transferee is not prohibited from possessing a firearm
18under state or federal law, and the transfer is not otherwise prohibited by law.
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19(3) Any person who intentionally violates sub. (2) is guilty of a misdemeanor
20and shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $10,000 and may be imprisoned
21for not more than 9 months. The person is also prohibited under s. 941.29 from
22possessing a firearm for a period of 2 years.
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23Section
162. 175.35 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
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24175.35 (title)
Purchase
Transfer of handguns firearms.
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1Section
163
. 175.35 (1) (at) of the statutes, as affected by 2023 Wisconsin Act
2.... (this act), is amended to read:
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175.35
(1) (at) “Firearms restrictions record search" means a search of
4department of justice records to determine whether a person seeking to
purchase be
5transferred a
handgun firearm is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s.
6941.29. “Firearms restrictions record search" includes a criminal history record
7search, a search to determine whether a person is prohibited from possessing a
8firearm under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 2007 stats., a search in the national instant
9criminal background check system to determine whether a person has been ordered
10not to possess a firearm under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 51.45 (13) (i) 1., 54.10 (3) (f) 1., or
1155.12 (10) (a), a search to determine whether the person is subject to an injunction
12under s. 813.12 or 813.122, or a tribal injunction, as defined in s. 813.12 (1) (e), issued
13by a court established by any federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribe or band,
14except the Menominee Indian tribe of Wisconsin, that includes notice to the
15respondent that he or she is subject to the requirements and penalties under s.
16941.29 and that has been filed with the circuit court under s. 813.128 (3g), and a
17search to determine whether the person is prohibited from possessing a firearm
18under s. 813.123 (5m) or 813.125 (4m).
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19Section
164. 175.35 (1) (b) of the statutes is repealed.
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20Section
165. 175.35 (1) (br) of the statutes is created to read:
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175.35
(1) (br) “Transfer” includes to sell, assign, pledge, lease, loan, give away,
22or otherwise dispose of.
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23Section
166. 175.35 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2) (am)
24and amended to read:
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1175.35
(2) (am) When a firearms dealer
sells transfers a
handgun
firearm,
2including the frame or receiver of a firearm, he or she may not transfer possession
3of that
handgun firearm to any other person until all of the
following have occurred: 4requirements under par. (cm) have been met.
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5Section
167. 175.35 (2) (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the statutes are renumbered
6175.35 (2) (cm) 1., 2., 3. and 4.
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7Section
168. 175.35 (2) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:
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175.35
(2) (bm) When a person transfers a firearm, including the frame or
9receiver of a firearm, through a firearms dealer, the transfer of possession of that
10firearm may not be made until all of the requirements of par. (cm) have been met.
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11Section
169. 175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:
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175.35
(2) (cm) (intro.) All of the following must occur before a transfer of a
13firearm occurs under par. (am) or (bm):
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14Section
170. 175.35 (2g) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
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175.35
(2g) (a) The department of justice shall promulgate rules prescribing
16procedures
for use under sub. (2) (cm) 1. for a transferee to provide and a firearms
17dealer to inspect identification containing a photograph of the transferee.
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18Section
171. 175.35 (2g) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
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175.35
(2g) (b) 1. The department of justice shall promulgate rules prescribing
20a notification form for use under sub. (2)
(cm) 2. and 3. requiring the transferee to
21provide his or her name, date of birth, gender, race and social security number and
22other identification necessary to permit an accurate firearms restrictions record
23search under par. (c) 3. and the required notification under par. (c) 4.
The department
24of justice shall make the forms available at locations throughout the state.
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25Section
172. 175.35 (2g) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
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1175.35
(2g) (b) 2. The department of justice shall ensure that each notification
2form under subd. 1. requires the transferee to indicate that he or she is not
3purchasing receiving a transfer of the firearm with the purpose or intent to transfer
4the firearm to a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or
5federal law and that each notification form informs the transferee that making a
6false statement with regard to this purpose or intent is a Class H felony.
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7Section
173. 175.35 (2i) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2i) (a) and
8amended to read:
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175.35
(2i) (a) The department shall charge a firearms dealer a $10 fee for each
10firearms restrictions record search that the firearms dealer requests under sub. (2)
11(c) (cm) 3.
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12(b) 1. The firearms dealer may collect the fee
under par. (a) from the transferee.
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13(c) The department may refuse to conduct firearms restrictions record searches
14for any firearms dealer who fails to pay any fee under
this subsection par. (a) within
1530 days after billing by the department.
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16Section
174. 175.35 (2i) (b) 2. of the statutes is created to read:
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175.35
(2i) (b) 2. If the transfer is made under sub. (2) (bm), the firearms dealer
18may collect from the transferor the fee under par. (a) and any additional amount to
19cover any costs he or she incurs in processing the transfer.
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20Section
175. 175.35 (2j) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2j) (a).
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21Section
176. 175.35 (2j) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
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175.35
(2j) (b) If a person transfers a firearm through a firearms dealer under
23sub. (2) (bm), or transfers a firearm to a firearms dealer, the firearms dealer shall
24provide the person a written receipt documenting the dealer's participation in the
25transfer.
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1Section
177. 175.35 (2k) (ar) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
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175.35
(2k) (ar) 2. Check each notification form received under sub. (2j)
(a) 3against the information recorded by the department regarding the corresponding
4request for a firearms restrictions record search under sub. (2g). If the department
5previously provided a unique approval number regarding the request and nothing
6in the completed notification form indicates that the transferee is prohibited from
7possessing a firearm under s. 941.29, the department shall destroy all records
8regarding that firearms restrictions record search within 30 days after receiving the
9notification form.
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10Section
178. 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. a. of the statutes is amended to read:
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175.35
(2k) (c) 2. a. A statement that the Wisconsin law enforcement agency
12is conducting an investigation of a crime in which a
handgun firearm was used or was
13attempted to be used or was unlawfully possessed.
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14Section
179. 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
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175.35
(2k) (c) 2. b. A statement by a division commander or higher authority
16within the Wisconsin law enforcement agency that he or she has a reasonable
17suspicion that the person who is the subject of the information request has obtained
18or is attempting to obtain a
handgun firearm.
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19Section
180. 175.35 (2k) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
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175.35
(2k) (g) If a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicates that the
21transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29, the attorney
22general or his or her designee may disclose to a law enforcement agency that the
23transferee has attempted to obtain a
handgun
firearm.
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24Section
181. 175.35 (2k) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
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1175.35
(2k) (h) If a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicates a felony charge
2without a recorded disposition and the attorney general or his or her designee has
3reasonable grounds to believe the transferee may pose a danger to himself, herself
4or another, the attorney general or his or her designee may disclose to a law
5enforcement agency that the transferee has obtained or has attempted to obtain a
6handgun firearm.
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7Section
182. 175.35 (2L) of the statutes is amended to read:
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175.35
(2L) The department of justice shall promulgate rules providing for the
9review of nonapprovals under sub. (2g) (c) 4. a. Any person who is denied the right
10to
purchase receive a transfer of a
handgun firearm because the firearms dealer
11received a nonapproval number under sub. (2g) (c) 4. a. may request a firearms
12restrictions record search review under those rules. If the person disagrees with the
13results of that review, the person may file an appeal under rules promulgated by the
14department.
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15Section
183. 175.35 (2t) (a), (b) and (c) of the statutes are amended to read:
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175.35
(2t) (a) Transfers of any
handgun firearm classified as an antique by
17regulations of the U.S. department of the treasury.
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(b) Transfers of any
handgun firearm between firearms dealers or between
19wholesalers and dealers.
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(c) Transfers of any
handgun firearm to law enforcement or armed services
21agencies.
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22Section
184. 175.35 (3) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
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175.35
(3) (b) 2. A person who violates sub. (2e) by intentionally providing false
24information regarding whether he or she is
purchasing receiving a transfer of the
25firearm with the purpose or intent to transfer the firearm to another who the person
1knows or reasonably should know is prohibited from possessing a firearm under
2state or federal law is guilty of a Class H felony. The penalty shall include a fine that
3is not less than $500.
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4Section
185. 175.60 (7) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
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175.60
(7) (d) A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged under
6s. 175.35 (2i)
(a).
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7Section
186. 175.60 (15) (b) 4. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
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175.60
(15) (b) 4. b. A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged
9under s. 175.35 (2i)
(a).
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10Section
187. 938.208 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
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938.208
(1) (b) Probable cause exists to believe that the juvenile possessed,
12used or threatened to use a handgun, as defined in s.
175.35 (1) (b) 941.237 (1) (d),
13short-barreled rifle, as defined in s. 941.28 (1) (b), or short-barreled shotgun, as
14defined in s. 941.28 (1) (c), while committing a delinquent act that would be a felony
15under ch. 940 if committed by an adult.
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16Section
188. 938.34 (4m) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
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938.34
(4m) (b) 2. The juvenile has possessed, used or threatened to use a
18handgun, as defined in s.
175.35 (1) (b) 941.237 (1) (d), short-barreled rifle, as
19defined in s. 941.28 (1) (b), or short-barreled shotgun, as defined in s. 941.28 (1) (c),
20while committing a delinquent act that would be a felony under ch. 940 if committed
21by an adult.
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22Section
189. 938.341 of the statutes is amended to read:
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23938.341 Delinquency adjudication; restriction on firearm possession. 24Whenever a court adjudicates a juvenile delinquent for an act that if committed by
1an adult in this state would be a felony
or for a violation under s. 175.33 (2), the court
2shall inform the juvenile of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.
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3Section
190. 941.237 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
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941.237
(1) (d) “Handgun"
has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (b) means any
5weapon designed or redesigned, or made or remade, and intended to be fired while
6held in one hand and to use the energy of an explosive to expel a projectile through
7a smooth or rifled bore.
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8Section
191. 941.29 (1m) (dm), (dn) and (do) of the statutes are created to read:
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941.29
(1m) (dm) The person has been convicted of a misdemeanor under s.
10175.33 (2), unless at least 2 years have passed since the conviction.
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(dn) The person has been adjudicated delinquent for a violation under s. 175.33
12(2), unless at least 2 years have passed since the adjudication.
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(do) The person has been found not guilty of a misdemeanor under s. 175.33 (2)
14by reason of mental disease or defect, unless at least 2 years have passed since the
15finding.
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16Section
192. 941.296 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
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941.296
(1) (b) “Handgun" has the meaning given in s.
175.35 (1) (b) 941.237
18(1) (d).
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19Section
193. 968.20 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
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968.20
(3) (b) Except as provided in par. (a) or sub. (1m) or (4), a city, village,
21town or county or other custodian of a seized dangerous weapon or ammunition, if
22the dangerous weapon or ammunition is not required for evidence or use in further
23investigation and has not been disposed of pursuant to a court order at the
24completion of a criminal action or proceeding, shall make reasonable efforts to notify
25all persons who have or may have an authorized rightful interest in the dangerous
1weapon or ammunition of the application requirements under sub. (1). If, within 30
2days after the notice, an application under sub. (1) is not made and the seized
3dangerous weapon or ammunition is not returned by the officer under sub. (2), the
4city, village, town or county or other custodian may retain the dangerous weapon or
5ammunition and authorize its use by a law enforcement agency, except that a
6dangerous weapon used in the commission of a homicide or a handgun, as defined
7in s.
175.35 (1) (b) 941.237 (1) (d), may not be retained. If a dangerous weapon other
8than a firearm is not so retained, the city, village, town or county or other custodian
9shall safely dispose of the dangerous weapon or, if the dangerous weapon is a motor
10vehicle, as defined in s. 340.01 (35), sell the motor vehicle following the procedure
11under s. 973.075 (4). If a firearm or ammunition is not so retained, the city, village,
12town or county or other custodian shall ship it to the state crime laboratories and it
13is then the property of the laboratories. A person designated by the department of
14justice may destroy any material for which the laboratories have no use or arrange
15for the exchange of material with other public agencies. In lieu of destruction,
16shoulder weapons for which the laboratory has no use shall be turned over to the
17department of natural resources for sale and distribution of proceeds under s. 29.934
18or for use under s. 29.938.