AB50,2273 Section 2273. 175.33 of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1169,7 175.33 Transfer of firearms. (1) In this section:

AB50,1169,9 (a) “Family member” means a spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child, or grandchild. The relationship may be by blood, marriage, or adoption.

AB50,1169,10 (b) “Firearm” includes the frame or receiver of a firearm.

AB50,1169,11 (c) “Firearms dealer” has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (ar).

AB50,1169,12 (d) “Transfer” has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (br).

AB50,1169,14 (2) No person may transfer ownership of a firearm, or be transferred ownership of a firearm, unless one of the following applies:

AB50,1169,15 (a) The transferor is a firearms dealer.

AB50,1169,17 (b) The transferor makes the transfer to or through a firearms dealer and obtains a receipt under s. 175.35 (2j) (b).

AB50,1169,19 (c) The transfer of ownership of the firearm is one of the transfers listed under s. 175.35 (2t).

AB50,1169,23 (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.

AB50,1170,3 (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.

AB50,2274 Section 2274. 175.35 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1170,5 175.35 (title) Purchase of handguns firearms.

AB50,2275 Section 2275. 175.35 (1) (at) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1171,2 175.35 (1) (at) “Firearms restrictions record search” means a search of department of justice records to determine whether a person seeking to purchase a handgun 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).

AB50,2276 Section 2276. 175.35 (1) (at) of the statutes, as affected by 2025 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB50,1171,22 175.35 (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).

AB50,2277 Section 2277. 175.35 (1) (br) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1172,2 175.35 (1) (br) “Transfer” includes to sell, assign, pledge, lease, loan, give away, or otherwise dispose of.

AB50,2278 Section 2278. 175.35 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2) (am) and amended to read:

AB50,1172,8 175.35 (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.

AB50,2279 Section 2279. 175.35 (2) (a), (b) and (c) of the statutes are renumbered 175.35 (2) (cm) 1., 2. and 3.

AB50,2280 Section 2280. 175.35 (2) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1172,14 175.35 (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.

AB50,2281 Section 2281. 175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1172,17 175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.) All of the following must occur before a firearm may be transferred under par. (am) or (bm):

AB50,2282 Section 2282. 175.35 (2) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1173,4 175.35 (2) (d) The If the firearm is a handgun, 48 hours have elapsed from the time that the firearms dealer has received an approval a confirmation number regarding the firearms restrictions record search under sub. (2g) (c) from the department of justice or, if the firearm is not a handgun, the firearms dealer has received a confirmation number regarding the firearms restrictions record search under sub. (2g) (c) from the department of justice and, for any firearm, the firearms dealer has not been notified that the person is prohibited under state or federal law from possessing a firearm or that the department needs an extension under sub. (2g) (c) 4. c.