AB50,1176,15 175.35 (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.

AB50,2296 Section 2296. 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. b. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1176,20 175.35 (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.

AB50,2297 Section 2297. 175.35 (2k) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1177,2 175.35 (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.

AB50,2298 Section 2298. 175.35 (2k) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1177,9 175.35 (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.

AB50,2299 Section 2299. 175.35 (2L) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1177,17 175.35 (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.

AB50,2300 Section 2300. 175.35 (2t) (a), (b) and (c) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB50,1177,20 175.35 (2t) (a) Transfers of any handgun firearm classified as an antique by regulations of the U.S. department of the treasury.

AB50,1177,22 (b) Transfers of any handgun firearm between firearms dealers or between wholesalers and dealers.

AB50,1178,2 (c) Transfers of any handgun firearm to law enforcement or armed services agencies.

AB50,2301 Section 2301. 175.35 (3) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB50,1178,9 175.35 (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.

AB50,2302 Section 2302. 175.355 of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1178,12 175.355 Search self-assigned firearm exclusion database for purchase of firearms. (1) In this section:

AB50,1178,13 (a) “Firearms dealer” has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (ar).

AB50,1178,14 (b) “Handgun” has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (b).

AB50,1178,18 (2) When a firearms dealer sells a firearm that is not a handgun, the firearms dealer shall request the department of justice to search the database under s. 165.64 (3) and may not transfer a firearm to a person who is included in the database under s. 165.64 (3).

AB50,2303 Section 2303. 175.355 of the statutes, as created by 2025 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is repealed.

AB50,2304 Section 2304. 175.36 of the statutes is created to read:

AB50,1179,2 175.36 Reporting stolen or lost firearm. (1) (a) A person who owns a firearm and who discovers that the firearm is stolen or lost shall, within 24 hours of the discovery, report the theft or loss to a law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the area in which the firearm was stolen or lost.

AB50,1179,5 (b) If a person who has reported a theft or loss under par. (a) recovers the firearm, the person shall report as soon as practicable to a law enforcement agency the date on which the firearm was recovered.

AB50,1179,7 (2) (a) A law enforcement agency that receives under sub. (1) (a) a report of a stolen or lost firearm shall do all of the following:

AB50,1179,12 1. Create a file that includes, if known, the date on which the firearm was stolen or lost; the caliber, make, and model of the firearm; the serial number of the firearm; any distinguishing mark on the firearm; and the location at which the firearm was purchased by, or transferred to, the person making the report under sub. (1) (a).

AB50,1179,14 2. As soon as practicable, forward a copy of the file created under subd. 1. to the department of justice for inclusion in a database under s. 165.83 (2) (dd).

AB50,1179,17 (b) A law enforcement agency that receives under sub. (1) (b) a report of a recovered firearm shall report to the department of justice the date on which the firearm was recovered.

AB50,1179,19 (3) A person who reports under sub. (1) (a) a stolen or lost firearm, when he or she knows that the report is false, is guilty of violating s. 946.41.