AB1140: Bill Text

AB1140,22,9 165.95 (3) (k) The county or tribe complies with other eligibility requirements established by the department of justice to promote the objectives listed in pars. (a) and (b) this subsection.

AB1140,42 Section 42 . 165.95 (5) (a) of the statutes is renumbered 165.95 (3) (cm) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB1140,22,16 165.95 (3) (cm) (intro.) A county or tribe that receives a grant under this section shall create an The program identifies a criminal justice oversight committee to develop and implement the program design and advise the county or tribe in administering and evaluating its program. Each The membership of each criminal justice oversight committee shall be as follows:

AB1140,23,3 1. If the program is administered by a county, or by a county and a tribe pursuant to sub. (6), the criminal justice oversight committee shall consist of a circuit court judge, the district attorney or his or her designee, the state public defender or his or her designee, a local law enforcement official, a representative of the county, a representative of the tribe, if applicable, a representative of each other county agency and, if applicable, tribal agency responsible for providing social services, including services relating to child welfare, mental health, and the Wisconsin Works program, representatives of the department of corrections and department of health services, a representative from private social services agencies, a representative of substance abuse behavioral health treatment providers, and other members to be determined by the county or tribe the oversight committee determines are appropriate for the program.

AB1140,43 Section 43 . 165.95 (5) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 165.95 (5) (ag) and amended to read:

AB1140,23,10 165.95 (5) (ag) A county or tribe that receives a grant under this section shall comply with state audits and shall submit an annual report to the department of justice and to the criminal justice oversight committee created under par. (a) identified in sub. (3) (cm) regarding the impact of the program on jail and prison populations and its progress in attaining the goals specified in sub. (3) (b) and (f).

AB1140,44 Section 44 . 165.95 (5m) of the statutes is repealed.

AB1140,45 Section 45 . 165.95 (6) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,23,19 165.95 (6) A county or tribe may, with one or more other counties or tribes, jointly apply for and receive a grant under this section. Upon submitting a joint application, each county or tribe shall include with the application a written agreement specifying each tribe's and each county department's role in developing, administering, and evaluating the program. The criminal justice oversight committee established under sub. (5) (a) identified in sub. (3) (cm) shall consist of representatives from each county or tribe that participates in the program.

AB1140,46 Section 46. 165.95 (7) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,23,25 165.95 (7) Grants provided under this section shall be provided on a calendar year basis beginning on January 1, 2007. If the department of justice decides to make a grant to a county or tribe under this section, the department of justice shall notify the county or tribe of its decision and the amount of the grant no later than September 1 of the year preceding the year for which the grant will be made.

AB1140,47 Section 47. 165.95 (7m) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,24,6 165.95 (7m) Beginning in fiscal year 2012-13 2021-22, the department of justice shall, every 5 4 years, make grants under this section available to any county or tribe on a competitive basis. A county or tribe may apply for a grant under this subsection regardless of whether the county or tribe has received a grant previously under this section.

AB1140,48 Section 48 . 175.33 of the statutes is created to read:

AB1140,24,8 175.33 Transfer of firearms. (1) In this section:

AB1140,24,10 (a) “Family member" means a spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, child, or grandchild. The relationship may be by blood, marriage, or adoption.

AB1140,24,11 (b) “Firearm” includes the frame or receiver of a firearm.

AB1140,24,12 (c) “Firearms dealer" has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (ar).

AB1140,24,13 (d) “Transfer” has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (br).

AB1140,24,15 (2) No person may transfer ownership of a firearm, or be transferred ownership of a firearm, unless one of the following applies:

AB1140,24,16 (a) The transferor is a firearms dealer.

AB1140,24,18 (b) The transferor makes the transfer to or through a firearms dealer and obtains a receipt under s. 175.35 (2j) (b).

AB1140,24,20 (c) The transfer of ownership of the firearm is one of the transfers listed under s. 175.35 (2t).

AB1140,24,23 (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 state or federal law, and the transferee is at least 18 years of age.

AB1140,25,3 (e) The transferor is transferring the firearm with the intent that the transfer is for the purpose of hunting or target shooting if the transfer is for no longer than 14 days, the transferor did not receive in exchange for the transfer more than nominal consideration, the transferee is not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law, and the transfer is not otherwise prohibited by law.

AB1140,25,7 (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.

AB1140,49 Section 49. 175.35 (title) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,25,9 175.35 (title) Purchase Transfer of handguns firearms.

AB1140,50 Section 50 . 175.35 (1) (at) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,26,2 175.35 (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. “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).

AB1140,51 Section 51 . 175.35 (1) (at) of the statutes, as affected by 2021 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB1140,26,21 175.35 (1) (at) “Firearms restrictions record search" means a search of department of justice records to determine whether a person seeking to purchase be transferred a handgun firearm is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29. “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).

AB1140,52 Section 52 . 175.35 (1) (b) of the statutes is repealed.

AB1140,53 Section 53 . 175.35 (1) (br) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1140,26,25 175.35 (1) (br) “Transfer” includes to sell, assign, pledge, lease, loan, give away, or otherwise dispose of.

AB1140,54 Section 54. 175.35 (2) (intro.) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2) (am) and amended to read:

AB1140,27,6 175.35 (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.

AB1140,55 Section 55 . 175.35 (2) (a), (b), (c) and (d) of the statutes are renumbered 175.35 (2) (cm) 1., 2., 3. and 4.

AB1140,56 Section 56 . 175.35 (2) (bm) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1140,27,12 175.35 (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.

AB1140,57 Section 57 . 175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1140,27,15 175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.) All of the following must occur before a transfer of a firearm occurs under par. (am) or (bm):

AB1140,58 Section 58 . 175.35 (2g) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,27,19 175.35 (2g) (a) The department of justice shall promulgate rules prescribing procedures for use under sub. (2) (cm) 1. for a transferee to provide and a firearms dealer to inspect identification containing a photograph of the transferee.

AB1140,59 Section 59 . 175.35 (2g) (b) 1. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,28,2 175.35 (2g) (b) 1. The department of justice shall promulgate rules prescribing a notification form for use under sub. (2) (cm) 2. and 3. requiring the transferee to provide his or her name, date of birth, gender, race and social security number and other identification necessary to permit an accurate firearms restrictions record search under par. (c) 3. and the required notification under par. (c) 4. The department of justice shall make the forms available at locations throughout the state.

AB1140,60 Section 60 . 175.35 (2g) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,28,9 175.35 (2g) (b) 2. The department of justice shall ensure that each notification form under subd. 1. requires the transferee to indicate that he or she is not purchasing receiving a transfer of the firearm with the purpose or intent to transfer the firearm to a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law and that each notification form informs the transferee that making a false statement with regard to this purpose or intent is a Class H felony.

AB1140,61 Section 61 . 175.35 (2i) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2i) (a) and amended to read:

AB1140,28,14 175.35 (2i) (a) The department shall charge a firearms dealer a $10 fee for each firearms restrictions record search that the firearms dealer requests under sub. (2) (c) (cm) 3.

AB1140,28,15 (b) 1. The firearms dealer may collect the fee under par. (a) from the transferee.

AB1140,28,18 (c) The department may refuse to conduct firearms restrictions record searches for any firearms dealer who fails to pay any fee under this subsection par. (a) within 30 days after billing by the department.

AB1140,62 Section 62 . 175.35 (2i) (b) 2. of the statutes is created to read:

AB1140,28,22 175.35 (2i) (b) 2. If the transfer is made under sub. (2) (bm), the firearms dealer may collect from the transferor the fee under par. (a) and any additional amount to cover any costs he or she incurs in processing the transfer.

AB1140,63 Section 63 . 175.35 (2j) of the statutes is renumbered 175.35 (2j) (a).

AB1140,64 Section 64 . 175.35 (2j) (b) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1140,29,4 175.35 (2j) (b) If a person transfers a firearm through a firearms dealer under sub. (2) (bm), or transfers a firearm to a firearms dealer, the firearms dealer shall provide the person a written receipt documenting the dealer's participation in the transfer.

AB1140,65 Section 65 . 175.35 (2k) (ar) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,29,13 175.35 (2k) (ar) 2. Check each notification form received under sub. (2j) (a) against the information recorded by the department regarding the corresponding request for a firearms restrictions record search under sub. (2g). If the department previously provided a unique approval number regarding the request and nothing in the completed notification form indicates that the transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29, the department shall destroy all records regarding that firearms restrictions record search within 30 days after receiving the notification form.

AB1140,66 Section 66 . 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. a. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,29,17 175.35 (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.

AB1140,67 Section 67 . 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. b. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,29,22 175.35 (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.

AB1140,68 Section 68. 175.35 (2k) (cm) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1140,30,3 175.35 (2k) (cm) The department of justice may forward a final transaction status to the national instant criminal background check system in accordance with applicable federal regulations.

AB1140,69 Section 69 . 175.35 (2k) (g) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,30,8 175.35 (2k) (g) If a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicates that the transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29 or 18 USC 922, the attorney general or his or her designee may disclose to a law enforcement agency that the transferee has attempted to obtain a handgun.

AB1140,70 Section 70 . 175.35 (2k) (g) of the statutes, as affected by 2021 Wisconsin Act .... (this act), is amended to read:

AB1140,30,14 175.35 (2k) (g) If a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicates that the transferee is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29 or 18 USC 922, 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.

AB1140,71 Section 71. 175.35 (2k) (gm) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1140,30,19 175.35 (2k) (gm) If the circumstances surrounding a search conducted under sub. (2g) indicate a potential violation of s. 941.2905 (1), the attorney general or his or her designee may disclose to a law enforcement agency any information sufficient for the law enforcement agency to conduct an investigation of the potential violation.

AB1140,72 Section 72 . 175.35 (2k) (h) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,31,2 175.35 (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.

AB1140,73 Section 73 . 175.35 (2L) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,31,10 175.35 (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.

AB1140,74 Section 74 . 175.35 (2t) (a), (b) and (c) of the statutes are amended to read:

AB1140,31,13 175.35 (2t) (a) Transfers of any handgun firearm classified as an antique by regulations of the U.S. department of the treasury.

AB1140,31,15 (b) Transfers of any handgun firearm between firearms dealers or between wholesalers and dealers.

AB1140,31,17 (c) Transfers of any handgun firearm to law enforcement or armed services agencies.

AB1140,75 Section 75 . 175.35 (3) (b) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,31,24 175.35 (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.

AB1140,76 Section 76 . 175.60 (7) (d) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,32,2 175.60 (7) (d) A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged under s. 175.35 (2i) (a).

AB1140,77 Section 77 . 175.60 (9g) (a) 2. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,32,22 175.60 (9g) (a) 2. The department shall conduct a criminal history record search and shall search its records and conduct a search in the national instant criminal background check system to determine whether the applicant is prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law; whether the applicant is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29; whether the applicant is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 51.20 (13) (cv) 1., 2007 stats.; whether the applicant 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); whether the applicant 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); whether the applicant is subject to a temporary restraining order or injunction under s. 813.124; and whether the applicant is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 813.123 (5m) or 813.125 (4m); and to determine if the court has prohibited the applicant from possessing a dangerous weapon under s. 969.02 (3) (c) or 969.03 (1) (c) and if the applicant is prohibited from possessing a dangerous weapon as a condition of release under s. 969.01.

AB1140,78 Section 78. 175.60 (11) (a) 2. f. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,33,3 175.60 (11) (a) 2. f. The individual becomes subject to an a temporary restraining order or injunction described in s. 941.29 (1m) (f) or is ordered not to possess a firearm under s. 813.123 (5m) or 813.125 (4m).

AB1140,79 Section 79 . 175.60 (15) (b) 4. b. of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,33,6 175.60 (15) (b) 4. b. A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged under s. 175.35 (2i) (a).