AB1140: Bill Text

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).

AB1140,80 Section 80. 301.048 (2) (bm) 1. a. of the statutes, as affected by 2021 Wisconsin Act 76, is amended to read:

AB1140,33,18 301.048 (2) (bm) 1. a. A crime specified in s. 940.19 (3), 1999 stats., s. 940.195 (3), 1999 stats., s. 943.23 (1m), 1999 stats., or s. 943.23 (1r), 1999 stats., or s. 940.01, 940.02, 940.03, 940.05, 940.06, 940.08, 940.09, 940.10, 940.19 (4) or (5), 940.195 (4) or (5), 940.198 (2), 940.20, 940.201, 940.202, 940.203, 940.21, 940.225 (1) to (3), 940.23, 940.235, 940.285 (2) (a) 1. or 2., 940.29, 940.295 (3) (b) 1g., 1m., 1r., 2., or 3., 940.31, 940.43 (1) to (3), 940.45 (1) to (3) (2m) (a) to (c) or (3m), 940.44 (2m) (a) to (c), 941.20 (2) or (3), 941.26, 941.30, 941.327, 943.01 (2) (c), 943.011, 943.013, 943.02, 943.04, 943.06, 943.10 (2), 943.23 (1g), 943.30, 943.32, 946.43, 947.015, 948.02 (1) or (2), 948.025, 948.03, 948.04, 948.05, 948.051, 948.06, 948.07, 948.08, 948.085, or 948.30.

AB1140,81 Section 81 . 302.43 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,34,9 302.43 Good time. Every inmate of a county jail is eligible to earn good time in the amount of one-fourth of his or her term for good behavior if sentenced to at least 4 days, but fractions of a day shall be ignored. An inmate shall be given credit for time served prior to sentencing under s. 973.155, including good time under s. 973.155 (4). An inmate who violates any law or any regulation of the jail, or neglects or refuses to perform any duty lawfully required of him or her, may be deprived by the sheriff of good time under this section, except that the sheriff shall not deprive the inmate of more than 2 days good time for any one offense without the approval of the court. An inmate who files an action or special proceeding, including a petition for a common law writ of certiorari, to which s. 807.15 applies shall be deprived of the number of days of good time specified in the court order prepared under s. 807.15 (3). This section does not apply to a person who is confined in the county jail in connection with his or her participation in a substance abuse treatment program that meets the requirements of s. 165.95 (3), as determined by the department of justice under s. 165.95 (9) and (10).

AB1140,82 Section 82. 767.461 (4) of the statutes, as created by 2021 Wisconsin Act 20, is amended to read:

AB1140,34,23 767.461 (4) A term of incarceration, extended supervision, parole, or probation for a violation of s. 940.01, 940.02, 940.03, 940.05, 940.06, 940.08, 940.09, 940.10, 940.19, 940.195, 940.20, 940.201 (2) 940.202, 940.203 (2), 940.225 (1), (2), or (3), 940.23, 940.235, 940.24 (1), 940.30, 940.302 (2), 940.305, 940.31, 940.32 (2), (2e), or (2m), 940.42, 940.43, 940.44, 940.45, 941.20, 941.29, 941.30, 941.39, 943.011 (2), 947.012, 947.013, 948.02 (1) or (2), 948.025, 948.03, 948.04, 948.05, 948.051, 948.055, 948.06, 948.07, 948.08, 948.085, 948.095, 948.30, 948.55, or 951.02 or any felony to which the penalty enhancer under s. 939.621 could be imposed, for a violation of a 72-hour no contact order under s. 968.075 (5), for a violation of a domestic abuse restraining order, child abuse restraining order, or harassment restraining order, or for a violation to which a penalty enhancer for the use of a dangerous weapon is applied.

AB1140,83 Section 83. 801.50 (5sb) of the statutes is created to read:

AB1140,35,2 801.50 (5sb) Venue of an action under s. 813.124 shall be in the county in which the cause of action arose or where the petitioner or the respondent resides.

AB1140,84 Section 84. 801.58 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,35,11 801.58 (2m) If, under sub. (2), the judge determines that the request for substitution was made timely and in proper form, any ex parte order granted by the original judge remains in effect according to the terms, except that a temporary restraining order issued under s. 813.12 (3), 813.122 (4), 813.123 (4), 813.124 (2t), or 813.125 (3) by the original judge is extended until the newly assigned judge holds a hearing on the issuance of an injunction. The newly assigned judge shall hear any subsequent motion to modify or vacate any ex parte order granted by the original judge.

AB1140,85 Section 85. 813.06 of the statutes is amended to read:

AB1140,35,21 813.06 Security for damages. In proceedings under s. 767.225 the court or judge may, and in all other proceedings except proceedings under ss. 813.12, 813.122, 813.124, 813.125 and 823.113 the court or judge shall, require a bond of the party seeking an injunction, with sureties, to the effect that he or she will pay to the party enjoined such damages, not exceeding an amount to be specified, as he or she may sustain by reason of the injunction if the court finally decides that the party was not entitled thereto. Copies of such bond, affidavit or other pleading shall be served upon the party enjoined and the officer serving the same shall, within 8 days after such service, file his or her return in the office of the clerk of the court.

AB1140,86 Section 86 . 813.124 of the statutes is created to read:

AB1140,35,24 813.124 Extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions. (1) Definitions. In this section:

AB1140,35,25 (a) “Family or household member” means any of the following:

AB1140,36,1 1. A person related by blood, adoption, or marriage to the respondent.

AB1140,36,3 2. A person with whom the respondent has or had a dating relationship, as defined in s. 813.12 (1) (ag), or with whom the respondent has a child in common.

AB1140,36,5 3. A person who resides with, or within the 6 months before filing a petition, had resided with, the respondent.

AB1140,36,6 4. A domestic partner under ch. 770 of the respondent.

AB1140,36,9 5. A person who is acting or has acted as the respondent's legal guardian or who is or was a foster parent or other physical custodian described in s. 48.62 (2) of the respondent.

AB1140,36,12 6. A person for whom the respondent is acting or has acted as a legal guardian or for whom the respondent is or was the foster parent or other physical custodian described in s. 48.62 (2).

AB1140,36,13 (b) “Firearms dealer" has the meaning given in s. 175.35 (1) (ar).

AB1140,36,14 (c) “Law enforcement officer” has the meaning given in s. 165.85 (2) (c).

AB1140,36,17 (2) Commencement of action and response. No action under this section may be commenced by complaint and summons. An action under this section may be commenced only by a petition described under sub. (4) (a).

AB1140,36,18 (2m) Procedure. Procedure for an action under this section is as follows:

AB1140,37,3 (a) If the petitioner requests an extreme risk protection temporary restraining order, the court shall consider the request as provided under sub. (2t). If the court issues a temporary restraining order, the court shall set forth the date, that must be within 14 days of issuing the temporary restraining order, for the hearing on the injunction and shall forward a copy of the temporary restraining order, the injunction hearing date, and the petition to the appropriate law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the respondent's residence. The law enforcement agency shall immediately, or as soon as practicable, serve it on the respondent. If personal service cannot be effected upon the respondent, the court may order other appropriate service.

AB1140,37,11 (b) The court shall hold a hearing under sub. (3) on whether to issue an extreme risk protection injunction, which is the final relief. If there was no temporary restraining order, the respondent shall be served notice of the petition by a law enforcement officer and the date for the hearing shall be set upon motion by either party. If personal service cannot be effected upon the respondent, the court may order other appropriate service. The service shall include the name of the respondent and of the petitioner, and, if known, notice of the date, time, and place of the injunction hearing.

AB1140,37,13 (c) When the respondent is served under this subsection, the respondent shall be provided notice of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.

AB1140,37,17 (2t) Extreme risk protection temporary restraining order. (a) A judge shall issue an extreme risk protection temporary restraining order under this subsection prohibiting the respondent from possessing a firearm and ordering the respondent to surrender all firearms in the respondent's possession if all of the following occur:

AB1140,37,22 1. A petitioner files a petition alleging the elements under sub. (4) (a), and requests a temporary restraining order. The petition requesting a temporary restraining order shall be heard by the court in an expedited manner. The court shall examine under oath the petitioner and any witness the petitioner may produce or may rely on an affidavit submitted in support of the petition.

AB1140,37,23 2. The judge finds all of the following:

AB1140,37,24 a. Substantial likelihood that the petition for an injunction will be successful.

AB1140,38,4 b. Good cause to believe that there is an immediate and present danger that the respondent may injure himself or herself or another person if the respondent possesses a firearm and that waiting for the injunction hearing may increase the immediate and present danger.

AB1140,38,9 (b) A temporary restraining order issued under this section shall remain in effect until a hearing is held on issuance of an injunction under sub. (3). Notice need not be given to the respondent before issuing a temporary restraining order under this subsection. A temporary restraining order may be entered only against the respondent named in the petition and may not be renewed or extended.

AB1140,38,11 (c) A temporary restraining order issued under this subsection shall inform the respondent named in the petition of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.

AB1140,38,13 (d) The temporary restraining order issued under par. (a) shall require one of the following:

AB1140,38,16 1. If a law enforcement officer is able to personally serve the respondent with the order, the officer to require the respondent to immediately surrender all firearms in the respondent's possession.

AB1140,39,2 2. If a law enforcement officer is not able to personally serve the respondent with the order, the respondent to, within 24 hours of service, surrender all firearms in the respondent's possession to a law enforcement officer or transfer or sell all firearms in the respondent's possession to a firearms dealer. Within 48 hours of service, the respondent shall file with the court that issued the order under par. (a) a receipt indicating that the respondent surrendered, transferred, or sold the firearms. The receipt must include the date on which the firearm was surrendered, transferred, or sold and the manufacturer, model, and serial number of each firearm and must be signed by either the law enforcement officer to whom the firearm was surrendered or the firearms dealer to whom the firearm was transferred or sold.

AB1140,39,8 (3) Extreme risk protection injunction. (a) The court shall hold a hearing on whether to issue an extreme risk protection injunction, which is the final relief. At the hearing, a judge may grant an injunction prohibiting the respondent from possessing a firearm and, if there was no temporary restraining order under sub. (2t), ordering the respondent to surrender all firearms in the respondent's possession if all of the following occur:

AB1140,39,10 1. The petitioner files a petition alleging the elements set forth under sub. (4) (a).

AB1140,39,14 2. The petitioner serves upon the respondent a copy or summary of the petition and notice of the time for hearing on the issuance of the injunction, or the respondent serves upon the petitioner notice of the time for hearing on the issuance of the injunction.

AB1140,39,17 3. The judge finds by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is substantially likely to injure himself or herself or another person if the respondent possesses a firearm.

AB1140,39,19 (b) The judge may enter an injunction only against the respondent named in the petition.

AB1140,39,22 (c) 1. Unless a judge vacates the injunction under par. (d), an injunction under this subsection is effective for a period determined by the judge that is no longer than one year.

AB1140,40,2 2. When an injunction expires, the court shall extend the injunction, upon petition, for up to one year if the judge finds by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is still substantially likely to injure himself or herself or another person if the respondent possesses a firearm.

AB1140,40,9 (d) A respondent who is subject to an injunction issued under this subsection may request in writing a judge to vacate the injunction one time during any injunction period. If a respondent files a request under this paragraph, the petitioner shall be notified of the request before the judge considers the request. The judge shall vacate the injunction if the respondent demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that the respondent is no longer substantially likely to injure himself or herself or another person if the respondent possesses a firearm.

AB1140,40,11 (e) An injunction issued under this subsection shall inform the respondent named in the petition of the requirements and penalties under s. 941.29.

AB1140,40,12 (4) Petition. (a) The petition shall allege facts sufficient to show the following:

AB1140,40,14 1. The name of the petitioner and, unless the petitioner is a law enforcement officer, how the petitioner is a family or household member of the respondent.

AB1140,40,15 2. The name of the respondent.

AB1140,40,17 3. That the respondent is substantially likely to injure himself or herself or another person if the respondent possesses a firearm.

AB1140,40,19 4. If the petitioner knows, the number, types, and locations of any firearms that the respondent possesses.

AB1140,40,23 5. If requesting a temporary restraining order, evidence of an immediate and present danger that the respondent may injure himself or herself or another person if the respondent possesses a firearm and that waiting for the injunction hearing may increase the immediate and present danger.

AB1140,40,25 (b) The clerk of the circuit court shall provide simplified forms to help a person file a petition.

AB1140,41,1 (c) Only the following persons may file a petition under this section:

AB1140,41,2 1. A law enforcement officer.

AB1140,41,3 2. A family or household member of the respondent.

AB1140,41,11 (5) Enforcement assistance. (a) 1. If a temporary restraining order is issued under sub. (2t) or an injunction is issued, extended, or vacated under sub. (3), the clerk of the circuit court shall notify the department of justice of the action and shall provide the department of justice with information concerning the period during which the order or injunction is in effect or the date on which the injunction is vacated and with information necessary to identify the respondent for purposes of responding to a request under s. 165.63 or for purposes of a firearms restrictions record search under s. 175.35 (2g) (c) or a background check under s. 175.60 (9g) (a).

AB1140,41,15 2. Except as provided in subd. 3., the department of justice may disclose information that it receives under subd. 1. only to respond to a request under s. 165.63 or as part of a firearms restrictions record search under s. 175.35 (2g) (c) or a background check under s. 175.60 (9g) (a).

AB1140,41,18 3. The department of justice shall disclose any information that it receives under subd. 1. to a law enforcement agency when the information is needed for law enforcement purposes.