Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 7 R cosponsors

AB 55 — Relating to: possession of a firearm on school grounds by school employees and fees for licenses to carry a concealed weapon. (FE)

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act to repeal 175.60 (7) (d) and 175.60 (15) (b) 4. (intro.) and b.; to renumber and amend 175.60 (7) (c), 175.60 (15) (b) 4. a., 948.605 (2) (a) and 948.605 (2) (b) 1r.; to amend 20.455 (2) (gr), 175.60 (2g) (a) and 175.60 (5) (a) 6.; to create 175.60 (7) (cm) (intro.) and 2., 175.60 (15) (b) 3. (intro.) and b., 948.605 (1) (aj) and 948.605 (2) (bm) 1. of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill creates an exception allowing licensed school employees to possess firearms on school grounds and waives fees for teachers applying for concealed carry licenses.

  • 948.605 (2) (a)

    Any individual who knowingly possesses a firearm at a place that the individual knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, is in or on the grounds of a school is guilty of a Class I felony. → Any individual who knowingly possesses a firearm at a place that the individual knows, or has reasonable cause to believe, is in or on the grounds of a school is guilty of a Class I felony. Except if the person is a licensee who possesses a firearm in or on the grounds of a school if the licensee is employed by the school and has permission as required under sub. (2) (bm) 1.

    Allows licensed employees to carry firearms on school grounds.

  • 948.605 (2) (b) 1r.

    A licensee, as defined in s. 175.60 (1) (d), or an out-of-state licensee, as defined in s. 175.60 (1) (g). → Except if the person is in or on the grounds of a school, a licensee, as defined in s. 175.60 (1) (d), or an out-of-state licensee, as defined in s. 175.60 (1) (g).

    Clarifies that licensees are not subject to penalties for possessing firearms on school grounds, following the new exception.

  • 20.455 (2) (gr)

    All moneys received as fee payments under ss. 175.35 (2i), 175.49 (5m), and 175.60 (7) (c) and (d). → All moneys received as fee payments under ss. 175.35 (2i), 175.49 (5m), and 175.60 (7) (c), (d), and (cm) 1.

    Updates fee structure for services related to firearm licensing to include changes made in the bill.

  • 175.60 (7) (d)

    The fee for the background check.

    Repeals the specific provision regarding the background check fee.

  • 175.60 (15) (b) 4.

    A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged under s. 175.35 (2i) and a renewal fee in an amount.

    Removes strict renewal fee requirement for obtaining concealed carry licenses.

  • 175.60 (7) (cm)

    A statement that he or she is a teacher who holds a license or permit issued by the state superintendent of public instruction or proof, as determined by the department, that he or she is employed as a teacher in a private school or tribal school located in this state.

    Requires teachers to provide proof of employment when applying for a concealed carry license.

  • 175.60 (15) (b) 3.

    Submits one of the following: A statement that the licensee is a teacher who holds a license or permit issued by the state superintendent of public instruction or proof, as determined by the department, that the licensee is employed as a teacher in a private school or tribal school located in this state.

    Creates a requirement for teachers to provide proof of employment for license exemption.

  • 948.605 (1) (aj)

    “Licensee” has the meaning given in s. 175.60 (1) (d).

    Defines 'licensee' in the context of school zones to align with concealed carry laws.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety

  3. Introduced by Representatives Allen, Murphy, Behnke, Brill, Dittrich, Wichgers and Knodl; cosponsored by Senators Tomczyk and Nass

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 55 do?
An Act to repeal 175.60 (7) (d) and 175.60 (15) (b) 4. (intro.) and b.; to renumber and amend 175.60 (7) (c), 175.60 (15) (b) 4. a., 948.605 (2) (a) and 948.605 (2) (b) 1r.; to amend 20.455 (2) (gr), 175.60 (2g) (a) and 175.60 (5) (a) 6.; to create 175.60 (7) (cm) (intro.) and 2., 175.60 (15) (b) 3. (intro.) and b., 948.605 (1) (aj) and 948.605 (2) (bm) 1. of the statutes;
Who sponsors AB 55?
AB 55 is sponsored by Tomczyk, Nass, Allen, Scott (Republican), Murphy, David (Republican), Behnke, Elijah (Republican), Brill, Lindee (Republican), Dittrich, Barbara (Republican), Wichgers, Chuck (Republican), and Knodl, Daniel (Republican).
What is the current status of AB 55?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced February 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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