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AB50-ASA2-AA15,138,94175.35 (3) (b) 2. A person who violates sub. (2e) by intentionally providing
5false information regarding whether he or she is purchasing receiving a transfer of
6the firearm with the purpose or intent to transfer the firearm to another who the
7person knows or reasonably should know is prohibited from possessing a firearm
8under state or federal law is guilty of a Class H felony. The penalty shall include a
9fine that is not less than $500.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,28110Section 281. 175.355 of the statutes, as created by 2025 Wisconsin Act ....
11(this act), is repealed.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,28212Section 282. 175.60 (7) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,138,1413175.60 (7) (d) A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged
14under s. 175.35 (2i) (a).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,28315Section 283. 175.60 (15) (b) 4. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,138,1716175.60 (15) (b) 4. b. A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee
17charged under s. 175.35 (2i) (a).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,28418Section 284. 938.341 of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,138,2219938.341 Delinquency adjudication; restriction on firearm possession.
20Whenever a court adjudicates a juvenile delinquent for an act that if committed by
21an adult in this state would be a felony or for a violation under s. 175.33 (2), the
22court shall inform the juvenile of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,285
1Section 285. 941.29 (1m) (dm), (dn) and (do) of the statutes are created to
2read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,139,43941.29 (1m) (dm) The person has been convicted of a misdemeanor under s.
4175.33 (2), unless at least 2 years have passed since the conviction.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,139,65(dn) The person has been adjudicated delinquent for a violation under s.
6175.33 (2), unless at least 2 years have passed since the adjudication.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,139,97(do) The person has been found not guilty of a misdemeanor under s. 175.33
8(2) by reason of mental disease or defect, unless at least 2 years have passed since
9the finding.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,28610Section 286. 971.17 (1g) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,139,1411971.17 (1g) Notice of restriction on firearm possession. If the
12defendant under sub. (1) is found not guilty of a felony, or of a violation under s.
13175.33 (2), by reason of mental disease or defect, the court shall inform the
14defendant of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,28715Section 287. 973.176 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,139,2016973.176 (1) Firearm possession. Whenever a court imposes a sentence or
17places a defendant on probation regarding a felony conviction or regarding a
18conviction for a misdemeanor under s. 175.33 (2), the court shall inform the
19defendant of the requirements and penalties applicable to him or her under s.
20941.29 (1m) or (4m).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,932721Section 9327. Initial applicability; Justice.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,140,222(1) Transfers of firearms. The treatment of ss. 175.33 and 175.35 (1) (at)
23(by Section 258) and (br) and (2) (intro.), (a), (b), (bm), (c), (cm) (intro.), and (d), the

1renumbering of s. 175.35 (2j), and the creation of s. 175.35 (2j) (b) first apply to
2transfers that occur on the effective date of this subsection.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,94273Section 9427. Effective dates; Justice.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,140,124(1) Transfers of firearms. The treatment of ss. 175.33, 175.35 (title), (1)
5(at) (by Section 258) and (br), (2) (intro.), (a), (bm), (c), and (cm) (intro.), (2g) (a), (b)
61. and 2., and (c) 4. c. (by Section 268), (2k) (ar) 2., (c) 2. a. and b., (g), and (h), (2L),
7(2t) (a), (b), and (c), and (3) (b) 2., 176.60 (7) (d) and (15) (b) 4. b., 938.341, 941.29
8(1m) (dm), (dn), and (do), 971.17 (1g), and 973.176 (1), the repeal of s. 175.355, the
9renumbering of s. 175.35 (2) (d) and (2j), the renumbering and amendment of s.
10175.35 (2i), the amendment of s. 20.455 (2) (gr), and the creation of s. 175.35 (2i) (b)
112. and (2j) (b) and Section 9327 (1) of this act take effect on the first day of the 7th
12month beginning after publication..
AB50-ASA2-AA15,140,131380. At the appropriate places, insert all of the following:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,140,1414Section 288. 165.63 (3) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,140,1815165.63 (3) Requests from courts. In making a determination required
16under s. 813.124 (7) (a), 813.1285 (7) (a), or 968.20 (1m) (d) 1., a judge or court
17commissioner shall request information under sub. (2) from the department or from
18a law enforcement agency or law enforcement officer as provided in sub. (4) (d).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,28919Section 289. 165.63 (4) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,140,2220165.63 (4) (d) Aid the court in making a determination required under s.
21813.124 (7) (a), 813.1285 (7) (a), or 968.20 (1m) (d) 1. or aid an entity in making a
22determination required under s. 968.20 (1m) (d) 2.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,29023Section 290. 175.35 (1) (at) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,141,18
1175.35 (1) (at) Firearms restrictions record search means a search of
2department of justice records to determine whether a person seeking to purchase a
3handgun is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29 or is included in
4the database under s. 165.64 (3). Firearms restrictions record search includes a
5criminal history record search, a search to determine whether a person is
6prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 2007 stats., a search
7in the national instant criminal background check system to determine whether a
8person has been ordered not to possess a firearm under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 51.45
9(13) (i) 1., 54.10 (3) (f) 1., or 55.12 (10) (a), a search to determine whether the person
10is subject to an injunction under s. 813.12 or 813.122, or a tribal injunction, as
11defined in s. 813.12 (1) (e), issued by a court established by any federally recognized
12Wisconsin Indian tribe or band, except the Menominee Indian tribe of Wisconsin,
13that includes notice to the respondent that he or she is subject to the requirements
14and penalties under s. 941.29 and that has been filed with the circuit court under s.
15813.128 (3g), a search to determine whether the person is subject to a temporary
16restraining order or injunction under s. 813.124, and a search to determine whether
17the person is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 813.123 (5m) or 813.125
18(4m).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,29119Section 291. 175.60 (9g) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,142,1520175.60 (9g) (a) 2. The department shall conduct a criminal history record
21search and shall search its records and conduct a search in the national instant
22criminal background check system to determine whether the applicant is
23prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law; whether the applicant is

1prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29; whether the applicant is
2prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 2007 stats.;
3whether the applicant has been ordered not to possess a firearm under s. 51.20 (13)
4(cv) 1., 51.45 (13) (i) 1., 54.10 (3) (f) 1., or 55.12 (10) (a); whether the applicant is
5subject to an injunction under s. 813.12 or 813.122, or a tribal injunction, as defined
6in s. 813.12 (1) (e), issued by a court established by any federally recognized
7Wisconsin Indian tribe or band, except the Menominee Indian tribe of Wisconsin,
8that includes notice to the respondent that he or she is subject to the requirements
9and penalties under s. 941.29 and that has been filed with the circuit court under s.
10813.128 (3g); whether the applicant is subject to a temporary restraining order or
11injunction under s. 813.124; and whether the applicant is prohibited from
12possessing a firearm under s. 813.123 (5m) or 813.125 (4m); and to determine if the
13court has prohibited the applicant from possessing a dangerous weapon under s.
14969.02 (3) (c) or 969.03 (1) (c) and if the applicant is prohibited from possessing a
15dangerous weapon as a condition of release under s. 969.01.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,29216Section 292. 175.60 (11) (a) 2. f. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,142,1917175.60 (11) (a) 2. f. The individual becomes subject to an a temporary
18restraining order or injunction described in s. 941.29 (1m) (f) or is ordered not to
19possess a firearm under s. 813.123 (5m) or 813.125 (4m).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,29320Section 293. 801.50 (5sb) of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,142,2221801.50 (5sb) Venue of an action under s. 813.124 shall be in the county in
22which the cause of action arose or where the petitioner or the respondent resides.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,29423Section 294. 801.58 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,143,8
1801.58 (2m) If, under sub. (2), the judge determines that the request for
2substitution was made timely and in proper form, any ex parte order granted by the
3original judge remains in effect according to the terms, except that a temporary
4restraining order issued under s. 813.12 (3), 813.122 (4), 813.123 (4), 813.124 (2t),
5or 813.125 (3) by the original judge is extended until the newly assigned judge holds
6a hearing on the issuance of an injunction. The newly assigned judge shall hear any
7subsequent motion to modify or vacate any ex parte order granted by the original
8judge.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,2959Section 295. 813.06 of the statutes is amended to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,143,1910813.06 Security for damages. In proceedings under s. 767.225 the court or
11judge may, and in all other proceedings except proceedings under ss. 813.12,
12813.122, 813.124, 813.125 and 823.113 the court or judge shall, require a bond of
13the party seeking an injunction, with sureties, to the effect that he or she will pay to
14the party enjoined such damages, not exceeding an amount to be specified, as he or
15she may sustain by reason of the injunction if the court finally decides that the
16party was not entitled thereto. Copies of such bond, affidavit or other pleading
17shall be served upon the party enjoined and the officer serving the same shall,
18within 8 days after such service, file his or her return in the office of the clerk of the
19court.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,29620Section 296. 813.124 of the statutes is created to read:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,143,2221813.124 Extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and
22injunctions. (1) Definitions. In this section:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,143,2323(a) Family or household member means any of the following:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,144,1
11. A person related by blood, adoption, or marriage to the respondent.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,144,322. A person with whom the respondent has or had a dating relationship, as
3defined in s. 813.12 (1) (ag), or with whom the respondent has a child in common.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,144,543. A person who resides with, or within the 6 months before filing a petition,
5had resided with, the respondent.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,144,664. A domestic partner under ch. 770 of the respondent.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,144,975. A person who is acting or has acted as the respondents legal guardian or
8who is or was a foster parent or other physical custodian described in s. 48.62 (2) of
9the respondent.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,144,12106. A person for whom the respondent is acting or has acted as a legal guardian
11or for whom the respondent is or was the foster parent or other physical custodian
12described in s. 48.62 (2).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,144,1313(b) Firearms dealer has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (ar).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,144,1414(c) Law enforcement officer has the meaning given in s. 165.85 (2) (c).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,144,1715(2) Commencement of action and response. No action under this section
16may be commenced by complaint and summons. An action under this section may
17be commenced only by a petition described under sub. (4) (a).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,144,1818(2m) Procedure. Procedure for an action under this section is as follows:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,145,519(a) If the petitioner requests an extreme risk protection temporary restraining
20order, the court shall consider the request as provided under sub. (2t). If the court
21issues a temporary restraining order, the court shall set forth the date, which must
22be within 14 days of issuing the temporary restraining order, for the hearing on the
23injunction and shall forward a copy of the temporary restraining order, the

1injunction hearing date, and the petition to the appropriate law enforcement agency
2with jurisdiction over the respondents residence. The law enforcement agency
3shall immediately, or as soon as practicable, serve it on the respondent. If personal
4service cannot be effected upon the respondent, the court may order other
5appropriate service.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,145,136(b) The court shall hold a hearing under sub. (3) on whether to issue an
7extreme risk protection injunction, which is the final relief. If there was no
8temporary restraining order, the respondent shall be served notice of the petition by
9a law enforcement officer and the date for the hearing shall be set upon motion by
10either party. If personal service cannot be effected upon the respondent, the court
11may order other appropriate service. The service shall include the name of the
12respondent and of the petitioner, and, if known, notice of the date, time, and place of
13the injunction hearing.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,145,1514(c) When the respondent is served under this subsection, the respondent shall
15be provided notice of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,145,2016(2t) Extreme risk protection temporary restraining order. (a) A judge
17shall issue an extreme risk protection temporary restraining order under this
18subsection prohibiting the respondent from possessing a firearm and ordering the
19respondent to surrender all firearms in the respondents possession if all of the
20following occur:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,146,2211. A petitioner files a petition alleging the elements under sub. (4) (a), and
22requests a temporary restraining order. The petition requesting a temporary
23restraining order shall be heard by the court in an expedited manner. The court

1shall examine under oath the petitioner and any witness the petitioner may
2produce or may rely on an affidavit submitted in support of the petition.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,146,332. The judge finds all of the following:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,146,44a. Substantial likelihood that the petition for an injunction will be successful.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,146,85b. Good cause to believe that there is an immediate and present danger that
6the respondent may injure themself or another person if the respondent possesses a
7firearm and that waiting for the injunction hearing may increase the immediate
8and present danger.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,146,139(b) A temporary restraining order issued under this subsection shall remain
10in effect until a hearing is held on issuance of an injunction under sub. (3). Notice
11need not be given to the respondent before issuing a temporary restraining order
12under this subsection. A temporary restraining order may be entered against only
13the respondent named in the petition and may not be renewed or extended.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,146,1614(c) A temporary restraining order issued under this subsection shall inform
15the respondent named in the petition of the requirements and penalties under s.
16941.29.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,146,1817(d) The temporary restraining order issued under this subsection shall
18require one of the following:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,146,21191. If a law enforcement officer is able to personally serve the respondent with
20the order, the officer to require the respondent to immediately surrender all
21firearms in the respondents possession.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,147,9222. If a law enforcement officer is not able to personally serve the respondent
23with the order, the respondent to, within 24 hours of service, surrender all firearms

1in the respondents possession to a law enforcement officer or transfer or sell all
2firearms in the respondents possession to a firearms dealer. Within 48 hours of
3service, the respondent shall file with the court that issued the order under this
4subsection a receipt indicating that the respondent surrendered, transferred, or
5sold the firearms. The receipt must include the date on which each firearm was
6surrendered, transferred, or sold and the manufacturer, model, and serial number
7of each firearm and must be signed by either the law enforcement officer to whom
8the firearm was surrendered or the firearms dealer to whom the firearm was
9transferred or sold.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,147,1510(3) Extreme risk protection injunction. (a) The court shall hold a
11hearing on whether to issue an extreme risk protection injunction, which is the
12final relief. At the hearing, a judge may grant an injunction prohibiting the
13respondent from possessing a firearm and, if there was no temporary restraining
14order under sub. (2t), ordering the respondent to surrender all firearms in the
15respondents possession if all of the following occur:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,147,17161. The petitioner files a petition alleging the elements set forth under sub. (4)
17(a).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,147,21182. The petitioner serves upon the respondent a copy or summary of the
19petition and notice of the time for hearing on the issuance of the injunction, or the
20respondent serves upon the petitioner notice of the time for hearing on the issuance
21of the injunction.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,148,2223. The judge finds by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is

1substantially likely to injure themself or another person if the respondent possesses
2a firearm.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,148,43(b) The judge may enter an injunction against only the respondent named in
4the petition.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,148,75(c) 1. Unless a judge vacates the injunction under par. (d), an injunction under
6this subsection is effective for a period determined by the judge that is no longer
7than one year.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,148,1182. When an injunction expires, the court shall extend the injunction, upon
9petition, for up to one year if the judge finds by clear and convincing evidence that
10the respondent is still substantially likely to injure themself or another person if the
11respondent possesses a firearm.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,148,1812(d) A respondent who is subject to an injunction issued under this subsection
13may request in writing a judge to vacate the injunction one time during any
14injunction period. If a respondent files a request under this paragraph, the
15petitioner shall be notified of the request before the judge considers the request.
16The judge shall vacate the injunction if the respondent demonstrates by clear and
17convincing evidence that the respondent is no longer substantially likely to injure
18themself or another person if the respondent possesses a firearm.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,148,2019(e) An injunction issued under this subsection shall inform the respondent
20named in the petition of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,148,2221(4) Petition. (a) The petition shall allege facts sufficient to show the
22following:
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11. The name of the petitioner and, unless the petitioner is a law enforcement
2officer, how the petitioner is a family or household member of the respondent.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,149,332. The name of the respondent.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,149,543. That the respondent is substantially likely to injure themself or another
5person if the respondent possesses a firearm.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,149,764. If the petitioner knows, the number, types, and locations of any firearms
7that the respondent possesses.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,149,1185. If requesting a temporary restraining order, evidence of an immediate and
9present danger that the respondent may injure themself or another person if the
10respondent possesses a firearm and that waiting for the injunction hearing may
11increase the immediate and present danger.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,149,1312(b) The clerk of the circuit court shall provide simplified forms to help a
13person file a petition.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,149,1414(c) Only the following persons may file a petition under this section:
AB50-ASA2-AA15,149,15151. A law enforcement officer.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,149,16162. A family or household member of the respondent.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,150,217(5) Enforcement assistance. (a) 1. If a temporary restraining order is
18issued under sub. (2t) or an injunction is issued, extended, or vacated under sub. (3),
19the clerk of the circuit court shall notify the department of justice of the action and
20shall provide the department of justice with information concerning the period
21during which the order or injunction is in effect or the date on which the injunction
22is vacated and with information necessary to identify the respondent for purposes

1of responding to a request under s. 165.63 or for purposes of a firearms restrictions
2record search under s. 175.35 (2g) (c) or a background check under s. 175.60 (9g) (a).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,150,632. Except as provided in subd. 3., the department of justice may disclose
4information that it receives under subd. 1. only to respond to a request under s.
5165.63 or as part of a firearms restrictions record search under s. 175.35 (2g) (c) or
6a background check under s. 175.60 (9g) (a).
AB50-ASA2-AA15,150,973. The department of justice shall disclose any information that it receives
8under subd. 1. to a law enforcement agency when the information is needed for law
9enforcement purposes.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,150,1510(b) Within one business day after a temporary restraining order is issued
11under sub. (2t) or an injunction is issued, extended, or vacated under sub. (3), the
12clerk of the circuit court shall send a copy of the temporary restraining order, of the
13injunction, or of the order extending or vacating an injunction, to the sheriff or to
14any other local law enforcement agency that is the central repository for injunctions
15and that has jurisdiction over the petitioners premises.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,151,216(c) No later than 24 hours after receiving the information under par. (b), the
17sheriff or other appropriate local law enforcement agency under par. (b) shall enter
18the information concerning a temporary restraining order issued under sub. (2t) or
19concerning an injunction issued, extended, or vacated under sub. (3) into the
20transaction information for management of enforcement system. The sheriff or
21other appropriate local law enforcement agency shall also make available to other
22law enforcement agencies, through a verification system, information on the
23existence and status of any order or injunction issued under this section. The

1information need not be maintained after the order or injunction is no longer in
2effect.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,151,43(d) 1. The court may schedule a hearing to surrender firearms for any reason
4relevant to the surrender of firearms.
AB50-ASA2-AA15,151,952. If the respondent does not comply with an order issued at a hearing to
6surrender firearms, or a law enforcement officer has probable cause to believe that
7the respondent possesses a firearm, the law enforcement officer shall request a
8search warrant to seize the firearms and may use information contained in the
9petition to establish probable cause.
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