AB843-SSA1-SA1,25 18Section 25. 175.35 (2g) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,11,2419 175.35 (2g) (b) 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.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,26 25Section 26. 175.35 (2g) (c) 4. c. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,12,7
1175.35 (2g) (c) 4. c. If the search indicates that it is unclear whether the person
2is prohibited under state or federal law from possessing a firearm and the
3department needs more time than provided under sub. (2) (cm) 4. to make the
4determination, the department shall make every reasonable effort to determine
5whether the person is prohibited under state or federal law from possessing a firearm
6and notify the firearms dealer of the results as soon as practicable but no later than
75 working days after the search was requested.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,27 8Section 27. 175.35 (2i) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2i) (a) and
9amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,12,1210 175.35 (2i) (a) The department shall charge a firearms dealer a $10 fee for each
11firearms restrictions record search that the firearms dealer requests under sub. (2)
12(c) (cm) 3.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,12,13 13(b) 1. The firearms dealer may collect the fee under par. (a) from the transferee.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,12,16 14(c) The department may refuse to conduct firearms restrictions record searches
15for any firearms dealer who fails to pay any fee under this subsection par. (a) within
1630 days after billing by the department.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,28 17Section 28. 175.35 (2i) (b) 2. of the statutes is created to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,12,2018 175.35 (2i) (b) 2. If the transfer is made under sub. (2) (bm), the firearms dealer
19may collect from the transferor the fee under par. (a) and any additional amount to
20cover any costs he or she incurs in processing the transfer.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,29 21Section 29. 175.35 (2j) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2j) (a).
AB843-SSA1-SA1,30 22Section 30. 175.35 (2j) (b) of the statutes is created to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,13,223 175.35 (2j) (b) If a person sells a firearm or transfers ownership of a firearm
24through a firearms dealer under sub. (2) (bm), or sells a firearm or transfers
25ownership of a firearm to a firearms dealer, the firearms dealer shall provide the

1person a written receipt documenting the dealer's participation in the sale or
2transfer.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,31 3Section 31. 175.35 (2k) (ar) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,13,114 175.35 (2k) (ar) 2. Check each notification form received under sub. (2j) (a)
5against the information recorded by the department regarding the corresponding
6request for a firearms restrictions record search under sub. (2g). If the department
7previously provided a unique approval number regarding the request and nothing
8in the completed notification form indicates that the transferee is prohibited from
9possessing a firearm under s. 941.29, the department shall destroy all records
10regarding that firearms restrictions record search within 30 days after receiving the
11notification form.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,32 12Section 32. 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. a. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,13,1513 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. a. A statement that the Wisconsin law enforcement agency
14is conducting an investigation of a crime in which a handgun firearm was used or was
15attempted to be used or was unlawfully possessed.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,33 16Section 33. 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,13,2017 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. b. A statement by a division commander or higher authority
18within the Wisconsin law enforcement agency that he or she has a reasonable
19suspicion that the person who is the subject of the information request has obtained
20or is attempting to obtain a handgun firearm.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,34 21Section 34. 175.35 (2k) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,13,2522 175.35 (2k) (g) If a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicates that the
23transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29, the attorney
24general or his or her designee may shall disclose to a law enforcement agency that
25the transferee has attempted to obtain a handgun firearm.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,35
1Section 35. 175.35 (2k) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,14,72 175.35 (2k) (h) If a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicates a felony charge
3without a recorded disposition and the attorney general or his or her designee has
4reasonable grounds to believe the transferee may pose a danger to himself, herself
5or another, the attorney general or his or her designee may disclose to a law
6enforcement agency that the transferee has obtained or has attempted to obtain a
7handgun firearm.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,36 8Section 36. 175.35 (2L) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,14,149 175.35 (2L) The department of justice shall promulgate rules providing for the
10review of nonapprovals under sub. (2g) (c) 4. a. Any person who is denied the right
11to purchase a handgun firearm because the firearms dealer received a nonapproval
12number under sub. (2g) (c) 4. a. may request a firearms restrictions record search
13review under those rules. If the person disagrees with the results of that review, the
14person may file an appeal under rules promulgated by the department.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,37 15Section 37. 175.35 (2t) (a), (b) and (c) of the statutes are amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,14,1716 175.35 (2t) (a) Transfers of any handgun firearm classified as an antique by
17regulations of the U.S. department of the treasury.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,14,1918 (b) Transfers of any handgun firearm between firearms dealers or between
19wholesalers and dealers.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,14,2120 (c) Transfers of any handgun firearm to law enforcement or armed services
21agencies.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,38 22Section 38. 175.60 (7) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,14,2423 175.60 (7) (d) A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged under
24s. 175.35 (2i) (a).
AB843-SSA1-SA1,39 25Section 39. 175.60 (15) (b) 4. b. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,15,2
1175.60 (15) (b) 4. b. A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged
2under s. 175.35 (2i) (a).
AB843-SSA1-SA1,40 3Section 40. 938.208 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,15,84 938.208 (1) (b) Probable cause exists to believe that the juvenile possessed,
5used or threatened to use a handgun, as defined in s. 175.35 (1) (b) 941.237 (1) (d),
6short-barreled rifle, as defined in s. 941.28 (1) (b), or short-barreled shotgun, as
7defined in s. 941.28 (1) (c), while committing a delinquent act that would be a felony
8under ch. 940 if committed by an adult.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,41 9Section 41. 938.34 (4m) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,15,1410 938.34 (4m) (b) 2. The juvenile has possessed, used or threatened to use a
11handgun, as defined in s. 175.35 (1) (b) 941.237 (1) (d), short-barreled rifle, as
12defined in s. 941.28 (1) (b), or short-barreled shotgun, as defined in s. 941.28 (1) (c),
13while committing a delinquent act that would be a felony under ch. 940 if committed
14by an adult.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,42 15Section 42. 938.341 of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,15,19 16938.341 Delinquency adjudication; restriction on firearm possession.
17Whenever a court adjudicates a juvenile delinquent for an act that if committed by
18an adult in this state would be a felony or for a violation under s. 175.33 (3), the court
19shall inform the juvenile of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,43 20Section 43. 941.237 (1) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,15,2421 941.237 (1) (d) “Handgun" has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (b) means any
22weapon designed or redesigned, or made or remade, and intended to be fired while
23held in one hand and to use the energy of an explosive to expel a projectile through
24a smooth or rifled bore
.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,44 25Section 44. 941.285 of the statutes is created to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,16,5
1941.285 Possession of firearm accessories that accelerate the rate of
2fire. (1)
No person may import, sell or offer to sell, purchase, manufacture, transfer,
3use, or possess a trigger crank, a bump-fire device, or any part, combination of parts,
4component, device, attachment, or accessory that is added after manufacture that is
5designed or functions to accelerate the rate of fire of a semiautomatic firearm.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,16,6 6(2) Any person violating sub. (1) is guilty of a Class G felony.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,16,9 7(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to the importation, sale, purchase,
8manufacture, transfer, use, or possession by or under the authority of the federal
9government or a state or local government.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,45 10Section 45. 941.29 (1g) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,16,1811 941.29 (1g) (a) “Violent felony" means any felony under s. 943.23 (1m), 1999
12stats., or s. 943.23 (1r), 1999 stats., this section, or s. 940.01, 940.02, 940.03, 940.05,
13940.06, 940.08, 940.09, 940.10, 940.19, 940.195, 940.20, 940.201, 940.203, 940.21,
14940.225, 940.23, 940.235, 940.285 (2), 940.29, 940.295 (3), 940.30, 940.302, 940.305,
15940.31, 940.43 (1) to (3), 940.45 (1) to (3), 941.20, 941.26, 941.28, 941.285, 941.292,
16941.30, 941.327 (2) (b) 3. or 4., 943.02, 943.04, 943.06, 943.10 (2), 943.23 (1g), 943.32,
17943.87, 946.43, 948.02 (1) or (2), 948.025, 948.03, 948.04, 948.05, 948.051, 948.06,
18948.07, 948.08, 948.085, or 948.30.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,46 19Section 46. 941.29 (1m) (dm), (dn) and (do) of the statutes are created to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,16,2120 941.29 (1m) (dm) The person has been convicted of a misdemeanor under s.
21175.33 (3), unless at least 2 years have passed since the conviction.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,16,2322 (dn) The person has been adjudicated delinquent for a violation under s. 175.33
23(3), unless at least 2 years have passed since the adjudication.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,17,3
1(do) The person has been found not guilty of a misdemeanor under s. 175.33 (3)
2by reason of mental disease or defect, unless at least 2 years have passed since the
3finding.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,47 4Section 47. 941.291 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,17,155 941.291 (1) (b) “Violent felony" means any felony, or the solicitation, conspiracy,
6or attempt to commit any felony, under s. 943.23 (1m) or (1r), 1999 stats., or s. 940.01,
7940.02, 940.03, 940.05, 940.06, 940.08, 940.09, 940.10, 940.19, 940.195, 940.20,
8940.201, 940.203, 940.21, 940.225, 940.23, 940.285 (2), 940.29, 940.295 (3), 940.30,
9940.305, 940.31, 940.43 (1) to (3), 940.45 (1) to (3), 941.20, 941.26, 941.28, 941.285,
10941.29, 941.30, 941.327, 943.01 (2) (c), 943.011, 943.013, 943.02, 943.04, 943.06,
11943.10 (2), 943.23 (1g), 943.32, 943.81, 943.82, 943.83, 943.85, 943.86, 943.87,
12943.88, 943.89, 943.90, 946.43, 947.015, 948.02 (1) or (2), 948.025, 948.03, 948.04,
13948.05, 948.06, 948.07, 948.08, 948.085, or 948.30; or, if the victim is a financial
14institution, as defined in s. 943.80 (2), a felony, or the solicitation, conspiracy, or
15attempt to commit a felony under s. 943.84 (1) or (2).
AB843-SSA1-SA1,48 16Section 48. 941.296 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,17,1817 941.296 (1) (b) “Handgun" has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (b) 941.237
18(1) (d)
.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,49 19Section 49. 968.20 (3) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,18,1820 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.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,50 19Section 50. 971.17 (1g) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,18,2220 971.17 (1g) If the defendant under sub. (1) is found not guilty of a felony, or of
21a violation under s. 175.33 (3),
by reason of mental disease or defect, the court shall
22inform the defendant of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,51 23Section 51. 973.123 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,19,624 973.123 (1) In this section, “violent felony" means any felony under s. 943.23
25(1m), 1999 stats., or s. 943.23 (1r), 1999 stats., or s. 940.01, 940.02, 940.03, 940.05,

1940.06, 940.08, 940.09, 940.10, 940.19, 940.195, 940.20, 940.201, 940.203, 940.21,
2940.225, 940.23, 940.235, 940.285 (2), 940.29, 940.295 (3), 940.30, 940.302, 940.305,
3940.31, 940.43 (1) to (3), 940.45 (1) to (3), 941.20, 941.26, 941.28, 941.285, 941.29,
4941.292, 941.30, 941.327 (2) (b) 3. or 4., 943.02, 943.04, 943.06, 943.10 (2), 943.23
5(1g), 943.32, 943.87, 946.43, 948.02 (1) or (2), 948.025, 948.03, 948.04, 948.05,
6948.051, 948.06, 948.07, 948.08, 948.085, or 948.30.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,52 7Section 52. 973.176 (1) of the statutes is amended to read:
AB843-SSA1-SA1,19,118 973.176 (1) Firearm possession. Whenever a court imposes a sentence or
9places a defendant on probation regarding a felony conviction for a felony or for a
10misdemeanor under s. 175.33 (3)
, the court shall inform the defendant of the
11requirements and penalties applicable to him or her under s. 941.29 (1m) or (4m).
AB843-SSA1-SA1,53 12Section 53. Nonstatutory provisions.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,19,1613 (1) Notwithstanding section 941.285 of the statutes, no person may be subject
14to a penalty for violating section 941.285 (1) of the statutes with regard to the
15possession of any device prohibited under that section for the first 180 days after the
16effective date of this subsection.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,20,417 (2) The department of public instruction may promulgate emergency rules
18under section 227.24 of the statutes to implement section 115.369 of the statutes.
19Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (e) 1d. of the statutes, the department of public
20instruction is not required to prepare a statement of the scope of the rules required
21under section 115.369 of the statutes if emergency rules are promulgated under this
22subsection. Notwithstanding section 227.24 (1) (c) and (2) of the statutes, emergency
23rules promulgated under this subsection remain in effect until July 1, 2019, or the
24date on which permanent rules take effect, whichever is sooner. Notwithstanding
25section 227.24 (1) (a) and (3) of the statutes, the department is not required to provide

1evidence that promulgating a rule under this subsection as an emergency rule is
2necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, or welfare and is
3not required to provide a finding of emergency for a rule promulgated under this
4subsection.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,54 5Section 54. Fiscal changes.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,20,96 (1) In the schedule under section 20.005 (3) of the statutes for the appropriation
7to the department of public instruction under section 20.255 (2) (dt) of the statutes,
8the dollar amount for fiscal year 2018-19 is increased by $7,000,000 for the purpose
9for which the appropriation is made.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,20,1310 (2) In the schedule under section 20.005 (3) of the statutes for the appropriation
11to the department of public instruction under section 20.255 (2) (da) of the statutes,
12the dollar amount for fiscal year 2018-19 is increased by $17,000,000 for the purpose
13for which the appropriation is made.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,55 14Section 55. Initial applicability.
AB843-SSA1-SA1,20,1615 (1) This act first applies to sales or transfers of ownership of firearms that occur
16on the effective date of this subsection.”.
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