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AB66-ASA1,4518Section 45. 165.95 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,18,219165.95 (6) A county or tribe may, with one or more other counties or tribes,
20jointly apply for and receive a grant under this section. Upon submitting a joint
21application, each county or tribe shall include with the application a written
22agreement specifying each tribes and each county departments role in developing,
23administering, and evaluating the program. The criminal justice oversight

1committee established under sub. (5) (a) identified in sub. (3) (cm) shall consist of
2representatives from each county or tribe that participates in the program.
AB66-ASA1,463Section 46. 165.95 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,18,84165.95 (7) Grants provided under this section shall be provided on a calendar
5year basis beginning on January 1, 2007. If the department of justice decides to
6make a grant to a county or tribe under this section, the department of justice shall
7notify the county or tribe of its decision and the amount of the grant no later than
8September 1 of the year preceding the year for which the grant will be made.
AB66-ASA1,479Section 47. 165.95 (7m) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,18,1410165.95 (7m) Beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 2025-26, the department of
11justice shall, every 5 4 years, make grants under this section available to any
12county or tribe on a competitive basis. A county or tribe may apply for a grant
13under this subsection regardless of whether the county or tribe has received a grant
14previously under this section.
AB66-ASA1,4815Section 48. 175.33 of the statutes is created to read:
AB66-ASA1,18,1616175.33 Transfer of firearms. (1) In this section:
AB66-ASA1,18,1817(a) Family member means a spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child, or
18grandchild. The relationship may be by blood, marriage, or adoption.
AB66-ASA1,18,1919(b) Firearm includes the frame or receiver of a firearm.
AB66-ASA1,18,2020(c) Firearms dealer has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (ar).
AB66-ASA1,18,2121(d) Transfer has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (br).
AB66-ASA1,18,2322(2) No person may transfer ownership of a firearm, or be transferred
23ownership of a firearm, unless one of the following applies:
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1(a) The transferor is a firearms dealer.
AB66-ASA1,19,32(b) The transferor makes the transfer to or through a firearms dealer and
3obtains a receipt under s. 175.35 (2j) (b).
AB66-ASA1,19,54(c) The transfer of ownership of the firearm is one of the transfers listed under
5s. 175.35 (2t).
AB66-ASA1,19,96(d) The transferor is transferring ownership of the firearm to a family
7member by gift, bequest, or inheritance, the transferee is not prohibited from
8possessing a firearm under state or federal law, and the transferee is at least 18
9years of age.
AB66-ASA1,19,1410(e) The transferor is transferring the firearm with the intent that the transfer
11is for the purpose of hunting or target shooting if the transfer is for no longer than
1214 days, the transferor did not receive in exchange for the transfer more than
13nominal consideration, the transferee is not prohibited from possessing a firearm
14under state or federal law, and the transfer is not otherwise prohibited by law.
AB66-ASA1,19,1815(3) Any person who intentionally violates sub. (2) is guilty of a misdemeanor
16and shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $10,000 and may be imprisoned
17for not more than 9 months. The person is also prohibited under s. 941.29 from
18possessing a firearm for a period of 2 years.
AB66-ASA1,4919Section 49. 175.35 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,19,2020175.35 (title) Purchase Transfer of handguns firearms.
AB66-ASA1,5021Section 50. 175.35 (1) (at) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,20,1522175.35 (1) (at) Firearms restrictions record search means a search of
23department of justice records to determine whether a person seeking to purchase a

1handgun is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29. Firearms
2restrictions record search includes a criminal history record search, a search to
3determine whether a person is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 51.20
4(13) (cv) 1., 2007 stats., a search in the national instant criminal background check
5system to determine whether a person has been ordered not to possess a firearm
6under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 51.45 (13) (i) 1., 54.10 (3) (f) 1., or 55.12 (10) (a), a search
7to determine whether the person is subject to an injunction under s. 813.12 or
8813.122, or a tribal injunction, as defined in s. 813.12 (1) (e), issued by a court
9established by any federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribe or band, except the
10Menominee Indian tribe of Wisconsin, that includes notice to the respondent that
11he or she is subject to the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29 and that has
12been filed with the circuit court under s. 813.128 (3g), a search to determine
13whether the person is subject to a temporary restraining order or injunction under
14s. 813.124, and a search to determine whether the person is prohibited from
15possessing a firearm under s. 813.123 (5m) or 813.125 (4m).
AB66-ASA1,5116Section 51. 175.35 (1) (at) of the statutes, as affected by 2025 Wisconsin Act
17.... (this act), is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,21,1118175.35 (1) (at) Firearms restrictions record search means a search of
19department of justice records to determine whether a person seeking to purchase be
20transferred a handgun firearm is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s.
21941.29. Firearms restrictions record search includes a criminal history record
22search, a search to determine whether a person is prohibited from possessing a
23firearm under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 2007 stats., a search in the national instant

1criminal background check system to determine whether a person has been ordered
2not to possess a firearm under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 51.45 (13) (i) 1., 54.10 (3) (f) 1., or
355.12 (10) (a), a search to determine whether the person is subject to an injunction
4under s. 813.12 or 813.122, or a tribal injunction, as defined in s. 813.12 (1) (e),
5issued by a court established by any federally recognized Wisconsin Indian tribe or
6band, except the Menominee Indian tribe of Wisconsin, that includes notice to the
7respondent that he or she is subject to the requirements and penalties under s.
8941.29 and that has been filed with the circuit court under s. 813.128 (3g), a search
9to determine whether the person is subject to a temporary restraining order or
10injunction under s. 813.124, and a search to determine whether the person is
11prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 813.123 (5m) or 813.125 (4m).
AB66-ASA1,5212Section 52. 175.35 (1) (b) of the statutes is repealed.
AB66-ASA1,5313Section 53. 175.35 (1) (br) of the statutes is created to read:
AB66-ASA1,21,1514175.35 (1) (br) Transfer includes to sell, assign, pledge, lease, loan, give
15away, or otherwise dispose of.
AB66-ASA1,5416Section 54. 175.35 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2) (am)
17and amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,21,2118175.35 (2) (am) When a firearms dealer sells transfers a handgun firearm,
19including the frame or receiver of a firearm, he or she may not transfer possession of
20that handgun firearm to any other person until all of the following have occurred:
21requirements under par. (cm) have been met.
AB66-ASA1,5522Section 55. 175.35 (2) (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the statutes are renumbered
23175.35 (2) (cm) 1., 2., 3. and 4.
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1Section 56. 175.35 (2) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:
AB66-ASA1,22,42175.35 (2) (bm) When a person transfers a firearm, including the frame or
3receiver of a firearm, through a firearms dealer, the transfer of possession of that
4firearm may not be made until all of the requirements of par. (cm) have been met.
AB66-ASA1,575Section 57. 175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:
AB66-ASA1,22,76175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.) All of the following must occur before a transfer of a
7firearm occurs under par. (am) or (bm):
AB66-ASA1,588Section 58. 175.35 (2g) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,22,119175.35 (2g) (a) The department of justice shall promulgate rules prescribing
10procedures for use under sub. (2) (cm) 1. for a transferee to provide and a firearms
11dealer to inspect identification containing a photograph of the transferee.
AB66-ASA1,5912Section 59. 175.35 (2g) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,22,1913175.35 (2g) (b) 1. The department of justice shall promulgate rules
14prescribing a notification form for use under sub. (2) (cm) 2. and 3. requiring the
15transferee to provide his or her name, date of birth, gender, race and social security
16number and other identification necessary to permit an accurate firearms
17restrictions record search under par. (c) 3. and the required notification under par.
18(c) 4. The department of justice shall make the forms available at locations
19throughout the state.
AB66-ASA1,6020Section 60. 175.35 (2g) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,23,321175.35 (2g) (b) 2. The department of justice shall ensure that each notification
22form under subd. 1. requires the transferee to indicate that he or she is not
23purchasing receiving a transfer of the firearm with the purpose or intent to transfer

1the firearm to a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or
2federal law and that each notification form informs the transferee that making a
3false statement with regard to this purpose or intent is a Class H felony.
AB66-ASA1,614Section 61. 175.35 (2i) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2i) (a) and
5amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,23,86175.35 (2i) (a) The department shall charge a firearms dealer a $10 fee for
7each firearms restrictions record search that the firearms dealer requests under
8sub. (2) (c) (cm) 3.
AB66-ASA1,23,109(b) 1. The firearms dealer may collect the fee under par. (a) from the
10transferee.
AB66-ASA1,23,1311(c) The department may refuse to conduct firearms restrictions record
12searches for any firearms dealer who fails to pay any fee under this subsection par.
13(a) within 30 days after billing by the department.
AB66-ASA1,6214Section 62. 175.35 (2i) (b) 2. of the statutes is created to read:
AB66-ASA1,23,1715175.35 (2i) (b) 2. If the transfer is made under sub. (2) (bm), the firearms
16dealer may collect from the transferor the fee under par. (a) and any additional
17amount to cover any costs the firearms dealer incurs in processing the transfer.
AB66-ASA1,6318Section 63. 175.35 (2j) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2j) (a).
AB66-ASA1,6419Section 64. 175.35 (2j) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
AB66-ASA1,23,2320175.35 (2j) (b) If a person transfers a firearm through a firearms dealer under
21sub. (2) (bm), or transfers a firearm to a firearms dealer, the firearms dealer shall
22provide the person a written receipt documenting the dealers participation in the
23transfer.
AB66-ASA1,65
1Section 65. 175.35 (2k) (ar) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,24,92175.35 (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
9the notification form.
AB66-ASA1,6610Section 66. 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. a. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,24,1311175.35 (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
13was attempted to be used or was unlawfully possessed.
AB66-ASA1,6714Section 67. 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,24,1815175.35 (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.
AB66-ASA1,6819Section 68. 175.35 (2k) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:
AB66-ASA1,24,2220175.35 (2k) (cm) The department of justice may forward a final transaction
21status to the national instant criminal background check system in accordance with
22applicable federal regulations.
AB66-ASA1,6923Section 69. 175.35 (2k) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
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1175.35 (2k) (g) If a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicates that the
2transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29 or 18 USC 922,
3the attorney general or his or her designee may disclose to a law enforcement
4agency that the transferee has attempted to obtain a handgun.
AB66-ASA1,705Section 70. 175.35 (2k) (g) of the statutes, as affected by 2025 Wisconsin Act
6.... (this act), is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,25,107175.35 (2k) (g) If a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicates that the
8transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29 or 18 USC 922,
9the attorney general or his or her designee may disclose to a law enforcement
10agency that the transferee has attempted to obtain a handgun firearm.
AB66-ASA1,7111Section 71. 175.35 (2k) (gm) of the statutes is created to read:
AB66-ASA1,25,1612175.35 (2k) (gm) If the circumstances surrounding a search conducted under
13sub. (2g) indicate a potential violation of s. 941.2905 (1), the attorney general or his
14or her designee may disclose to a law enforcement agency any information sufficient
15for the law enforcement agency to conduct an investigation of the potential
16violation.
AB66-ASA1,7217Section 72. 175.35 (2k) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,25,2318175.35 (2k) (h) If a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicates a felony charge
19without a recorded disposition and the attorney general or his or her designee has
20reasonable grounds to believe the transferee may pose a danger to himself, herself
21or another, the attorney general or his or her designee may disclose to a law
22enforcement agency that the transferee has obtained or has attempted to obtain a
23handgun firearm.
AB66-ASA1,73
1Section 73. 175.35 (2L) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,26,82175.35 (2L) The department of justice shall promulgate rules providing for
3the review of nonapprovals under sub. (2g) (c) 4. a. Any person who is denied the
4right to purchase receive a transfer of a handgun firearm because the firearms
5dealer received a nonapproval number under sub. (2g) (c) 4. a. may request a
6firearms restrictions record search review under those rules. If the person
7disagrees with the results of that review, the person may file an appeal under rules
8promulgated by the department.
AB66-ASA1,749Section 74. 175.35 (2t) (a), (b) and (c) of the statutes are amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,26,1110175.35 (2t) (a) Transfers of any handgun firearm classified as an antique by
11regulations of the U.S. department of the treasury.
AB66-ASA1,26,1312(b) Transfers of any handgun firearm between firearms dealers or between
13wholesalers and dealers.
AB66-ASA1,26,1514(c) Transfers of any handgun firearm to law enforcement or armed services
15agencies.
AB66-ASA1,7516Section 75. 175.35 (3) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,26,2217175.35 (3) (b) 2. A person who violates sub. (2e) by intentionally providing
18false information regarding whether he or she is purchasing receiving a transfer of
19the firearm with the purpose or intent to transfer the firearm to another who the
20person knows or reasonably should know is prohibited from possessing a firearm
21under state or federal law is guilty of a Class H felony. The penalty shall include a
22fine that is not less than $500.
AB66-ASA1,7623Section 76. 175.60 (7) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
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1175.60 (7) (d) A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged
2under s. 175.35 (2i) (a).
AB66-ASA1,773Section 77. 175.60 (9g) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,27,224175.60 (9g) (a) 2. The department shall conduct a criminal history record
5search and shall search its records and conduct a search in the national instant
6criminal background check system to determine whether the applicant is
7prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law; whether the applicant is
8prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29; whether the applicant is
9prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 2007 stats.;
10whether the applicant has been ordered not to possess a firearm under s. 51.20 (13)
11(cv) 1., 51.45 (13) (i) 1., 54.10 (3) (f) 1., or 55.12 (10) (a); whether the applicant is
12subject to an injunction under s. 813.12 or 813.122, or a tribal injunction, as defined
13in s. 813.12 (1) (e), issued by a court established by any federally recognized
14Wisconsin Indian tribe or band, except the Menominee Indian tribe of Wisconsin,
15that includes notice to the respondent that he or she is subject to the requirements
16and penalties under s. 941.29 and that has been filed with the circuit court under s.
17813.128 (3g); whether the applicant is subject to a temporary restraining order or
18injunction under s. 813.124; and whether the applicant is prohibited from
19possessing a firearm under s. 813.123 (5m) or 813.125 (4m); and to determine if the
20court has prohibited the applicant from possessing a dangerous weapon under s.
21969.02 (3) (c) or 969.03 (1) (c) and if the applicant is prohibited from possessing a
22dangerous weapon as a condition of release under s. 969.01.
AB66-ASA1,7823Section 78. 175.60 (11) (a) 2. f. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,28,3
1175.60 (11) (a) 2. f. The individual becomes subject to an a temporary
2restraining order or injunction described in s. 941.29 (1m) (f) or is ordered not to
3possess a firearm under s. 813.123 (5m) or 813.125 (4m).
AB66-ASA1,794Section 79. 175.60 (15) (b) 4. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,28,65175.60 (15) (b) 4. b. A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee
6charged under s. 175.35 (2i) (a).
AB66-ASA1,807Section 80. 301.048 (2) (bm) 1. a. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,28,178301.048 (2) (bm) 1. a. A crime specified in s. 940.19 (3), 1999 stats., s. 940.195
9(3), 1999 stats., s. 943.23 (1m), 1999 stats., s. 943.23 (1r), 1999 stats., or s. 943.23
10(1g), 2021 stats., or s. 940.01, 940.02, 940.03, 940.05, 940.06, 940.08, 940.09, 940.10,
11940.19 (4) or (5), 940.195 (4) or (5), 940.198 (2), 940.20, 940.201 940.202, 940.203,
12940.204, 940.21, 940.225 (1) to (3), 940.23, 940.235, 940.285 (2) (a) 1. or 2., 940.29,
13940.295 (3) (b) 1g., 1m., 1r., 2., or 3., 940.31, 940.43 (1) to (3), 940.45 (1) to (3) (2m)
14(a) to (c) or (3m), 940.44 (2m) (a) to (c), 941.20 (2) or (3), 941.26, 941.30, 941.327,
15943.01 (2) (c), 943.011, 943.013, 943.02, 943.04, 943.06, 943.10 (2), 943.231 (1),
16943.30, 943.32, 946.43, 947.015, 948.02 (1) or (2), 948.025, 948.03, 948.04, 948.05,
17948.051, 948.06, 948.07, 948.08, 948.085, or 948.30.
AB66-ASA1,8118Section 81. 302.43 of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,29,1019302.43 Good time. Every inmate of a county jail is eligible to earn good time
20in the amount of one-fourth of his or her term for good behavior if sentenced to at
21least 4 days, but fractions of a day shall be ignored. An inmate shall be given credit
22for time served prior to sentencing under s. 973.155, including good time under s.
23973.155 (4). An inmate who violates any law or any regulation of the jail, or neglects

1or refuses to perform any duty lawfully required of him or her, may be deprived by
2the sheriff of good time under this section, except that the sheriff shall not deprive
3the inmate of more than 2 days good time for any one offense without the approval
4of the court. An inmate who files an action or special proceeding, including a
5petition for a common law writ of certiorari, to which s. 807.15 applies shall be
6deprived of the number of days of good time specified in the court order prepared
7under s. 807.15 (3). This section does not apply to a person who is confined in the
8county jail in connection with his or her participation in a substance abuse
9treatment program that meets the requirements of s. 165.95 (3), as determined by
10the department of justice under s. 165.95 (9) and (10).
AB66-ASA1,8211Section 82. 767.461 (4) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB66-ASA1,29,2312767.461 (4) A term of incarceration, extended supervision, parole, or
13probation for a violation of s. 940.01, 940.02, 940.03, 940.05, 940.06, 940.08, 940.09,
14940.10, 940.19, 940.195, 940.20, 940.201 (2) 940.202, 940.203 (2), 940.204, 940.225
15(1), (2), or (3), 940.23, 940.235, 940.24 (1), 940.30, 940.302 (2), 940.305, 940.31,
16940.32 (2), (2e), or (2m), 940.42, 940.43, 940.44, 940.45, 941.20, 941.29, 941.30,
17941.39, 943.011 (2), 947.012, 947.013, 948.02 (1) or (2), 948.025, 948.03, 948.04,
18948.05, 948.051, 948.055, 948.06, 948.07, 948.08, 948.085, 948.095, 948.30, 948.55,
19or 951.02 or any felony to which the penalty enhancer under s. 939.621 could be
20imposed, for a violation of a 72-hour no contact order under s. 968.075 (5), for a
21violation of a domestic abuse restraining order, child abuse restraining order, or
22harassment restraining order, or for a violation to which a penalty enhancer for the
23use of a dangerous weapon is applied.
AB66-ASA1,83
1Section 83. 801.50 (5sb) of the statutes is created to read:
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