Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB 167 — 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

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 03, 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 allows licensed school employees to possess firearms on school grounds and waives licensing fees for teachers.

  • 948.605 (2) (bm) 1.

    Paragraph (a) 1. does not apply to a licensee who possesses a firearm in or on the grounds of a school if the licensee is employed by the school and one of the following applies: a. If the school is a public school, other than a charter school established under s. 118.40 (2r) or (2x), the school board has adopted a policy stating that employees who are licensees may possess a firearm in or on the grounds of the school. b. If the school is a charter school established under s. 118.40 (2r) or (2x), the operator of the charter school has adopted a policy stating that employees who are licensees may possess a firearm in or on the grounds of the school. c. If the school is a private, parochial, or tribal school, the governing body of the school has adopted a policy stating that employees who are licensees may possess a firearm in or on the grounds of the school.

    This change permits licensed school employees to carry firearms on school grounds if allowed by school policy.

  • 175.60 (7) (d)

    175.60 (7) (d)

    This removal eliminates a specified requirement related to background checks for license applications.

  • 175.60 (15) (b) 4.

    4. (intro.) and b.

    This change removes existing provisions regarding certain license renewal requirements.

  • 175.60 (7) (c)

    A fee for a background check that is equal to the fee charged under s. 175.35 (2i) and a license fee in an amount, as determined by the department by rule, that is equal to the cost of issuing the license but does not exceed $37.

    This addition sets the framework for background check fees and stipulates a maximum fee for licensing.

  • 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) (cm) 1., (13), and (15) (b) 4. 3. a. and b. to provide services under ss. 165.28, 175.35, 175.49, and 175.60.

    This addition clarifies the allocation of funds related to fees collected for license services.

  • 175.60 (15) (b) 3.

    Submits one of the following: b. 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.

    This addition establishes new application requirements specifically for teachers seeking concealed carry licenses.

  • 175.60 (2g) (a)

    A licensee or an out-of-state licensee may carry a concealed weapon anywhere in this state except as provided under subs. (15m) and (16) and ss. 943.13 (1m) (c) and 948.605 (2) (b) 1r.

    This amendment outlines the locations where concealed carry is prohibited, clarifying existing limitations.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Read first time and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs

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

Sponsors

  • Allen · Cosponsor
  • Murphy · Cosponsor
  • Behnke · Cosponsor
  • Brill · Cosponsor
  • Dittrich · Cosponsor
  • Kreibich · Cosponsor
  • Wichgers · Cosponsor
  • Knodl · Cosponsor
  • Cory Tomczyk · Primary
  • Steve Nass · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 122 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

  • Allen
  • Murphy
  • Behnke
  • Brill
  • Dittrich
  • Kreibich
  • Wichgers
  • Knodl
  • Nass, Steve Republican

Not signed on (122)

122 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 167 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 SB 167?
SB 167 is sponsored by Allen, Murphy, Behnke, Brill, Dittrich, Kreibich, Wichgers, Knodl, Tomczyk, Cory (Republican), and Nass, Steve (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 167?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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