Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 13 D cosponsors

SB 336 — Relating to: sales and transfers of firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act to repeal 175.35 (1) (b); to renumber 175.35 (2) (a), (b), (c) and (d) and 175.35 (2j); to renumber and amend 175.35 (2) (intro.) and 175.35 (2i); to amend 20.455 (2) (gr), 175.35 (title), 175.35 (1) (at), 175.35 (2g) (a), 175.35 (2g) (b) 1., 175.35 (2g) (b) 2., 175.35 (2k) (ar) 2., 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. a., 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. b., 175.35 (2k) (g), 175.35 (2k) (h), 175.35 (2L), 175.35 (2t) (a), (b) and (c), 175.35 (3) (b) 2., 175.60 (7) (d), 175.60 (15) (b) 4. b., 938.208 (1) (b), 938.34 (4m) (b) 2., 938.341, 941.237 (1) (d), 941.296 (1) (b), 968.20 (3) (b), 971.17 (1g) and 973.176 (1); to create 175.33, 175.35 (1) (br), 175.35 (2) (bm), 175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.), 175.35 (2i) (b) 2., 175.35 (2j) (b) and 941.29 (1m) (dm), (dn) and (do) of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill changes laws regarding firearm transfers by requiring background checks for all transfers through licensed dealers and prohibiting the transfer of firearms without such checks, with specified exceptions.

  • 175.35 (1) (b)

    “Handgun” means any weapon designed or redesigned, or made or remade, and intended to be fired while held in one hand and to use the energy of an explosive to expel a projectile through a smooth or rifled bore.

    The definition of 'Handgun' is removed, altering how firearms are categorized.

  • 175.35 (title)

    Purchase of handguns. → Transfer of handguns firearms.

    The title describes the section as concerning 'Transfer' rather than just 'Purchase'.

  • 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” means a search of department of justice records to determine whether a person seeking to receive the transfer of a handgun firearm is prohibited from possessing a firearm under s. 941.29.

    The definition of 'Firearms restrictions record search' is updated to include checks for transfers, not just purchases.

  • 175.35 (2) (intro.)

    When a firearms dealer sells a handgun, he or she may not transfer possession of that handgun to any other person until all of the following have occurred: → 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:

    Clarifies that 'handgun' includes the frame or receiver of a firearm.

  • 175.35 (2g)(a)

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

    The requirement for how identification should be inspected during a firearms transfer is formalized.

  • 175.33

    No person may transfer ownership of a firearm, or be transferred ownership of a firearm, unless one of the following applies: The transferor is a firearms dealer; The transferor makes the transfer to or through a firearms dealer...

    A new section establishes that firearm transfers require handling through a licensed dealer with specific conditions.

  • 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.

    New rules ensure that firearm transfers through dealers adhere to specific procedural requirements.

  • 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.

    Institutes a fee structure for background checks requested by firearms dealers.

  • 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.

    A requirement is established for dealers to provide a receipt for firearm transfers.

  • 175.35 (2t)(a)

    The transfer of ownership of the firearm is one of the transfers listed under s. 175.35 (2t).

    Clarifies conditions that specify the types of firearm transfers exempt from dealer involvement.

  • 175.35 (2) (cm)

    All of the following must occur before a firearm may be transferred under par. (am) or (bm):

    Establishes new procedural requirements before a firearm transfer may take place.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor

  3. Fiscal estimate received

  4. Representative McCarville added as a cosponsor

  5. Fiscal estimate received

  6. Fiscal estimate received

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

  8. Introduced by Senators L. Johnson, Carpenter, Drake, Hesselbein, Larson, Pfaff, Spreitzer, Roys, Ratcliff, Smith, Habush Sinykin, Dassler-Alfheim and Keyeski; cosponsored by Representatives Stubbs, Andraca, Subeck, Fitzgerald, Anderson, Bare, Billings, Clancy, Doyle, Haywood, Hong, Joers, Moore Omokunde, Palmeri, Sinicki, Vining, Rivera-Wagner, Goodwin, Taylor, Arney, Neubauer, Stroud, Roe, Brown, Snodgrass, Mayadev, Hysell, Sheehan, Miresse, Udell, Emerson, DeSanto, Prado, Tenorio, Spaude, DeSmidt, Cruz and Johnson

Sponsors

  • Habush Sinykin · Cosponsor
  • Stubbs · Cosponsor
  • Andraca · Cosponsor
  • Subeck · Cosponsor
  • Fitzgerald · Cosponsor
  • Bare · Cosponsor
  • Billings · Cosponsor
  • Clancy · Cosponsor
  • Doyle · Cosponsor
  • Haywood · Cosponsor
  • Hong · Cosponsor
  • Joers · Cosponsor
  • Moore Omokunde · Cosponsor
  • Palmeri · Cosponsor
  • Sinicki · Cosponsor
  • Vining · Cosponsor
  • Rivera-Wagner · Cosponsor
  • Goodwin · Cosponsor
  • Taylor · Cosponsor
  • Arney · Cosponsor
  • Neubauer · Cosponsor
  • Stroud · Cosponsor
  • Roe · Cosponsor
  • Brown · Cosponsor
  • Snodgrass · Cosponsor
  • Mayadev · Cosponsor
  • Hysell · Cosponsor
  • Sheehan · Cosponsor
  • Miresse · Cosponsor
  • Udell · Cosponsor
  • Emerson · Cosponsor
  • DeSanto · Cosponsor
  • Prado · Cosponsor
  • Tenorio · Cosponsor
  • Spaude · Cosponsor
  • DeSmidt · Cosponsor
  • Cruz · Cosponsor
  • LaTonya Johnson · Primary
  • Tim Carpenter · Cosponsor
  • Dora Drake · Cosponsor
  • Dianne Hesselbein · Cosponsor
  • Chris Larson · Cosponsor
  • Brad Pfaff · Cosponsor
  • Mark Spreitzer · Cosponsor
  • Kelda Roys · Cosponsor
  • Melissa Ratcliff · Cosponsor
  • Jeff Smith · Cosponsor
  • Kristin Dassler-Alfheim · Cosponsor
  • Sarah Keyeski · Cosponsor
  • J ANDERSON · Cosponsor
  • LaTonya Johnson · Cosponsor

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 336 do?
An Act to repeal 175.35 (1) (b); to renumber 175.35 (2) (a), (b), (c) and (d) and 175.35 (2j); to renumber and amend 175.35 (2) (intro.) and 175.35 (2i); to amend 20.455 (2) (gr), 175.35 (title), 175.35 (1) (at), 175.35 (2g) (a), 175.35 (2g) (b) 1., 175.35 (2g) (b) 2., 175.35 (2k) (ar) 2., 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. a., 175.35 (2k) (c) 2. b., 175.35 (2k) (g), 175.35 (2k) (h), 175.35 (2L), 175.35 (2t) (a), (b) and (c), 175.35 (3) (b) 2., 175.60 (7) (d), 175.60 (15) (b) 4. b., 938.208 (1) (b), 938.34 (4m) (b) 2., 938.341, 941.237 (1) (d), 941.296 (1) (b), 968.20 (3) (b), 971.17 (1g) and 973.176 (1); to create 175.33, 175.35 (1) (br), 175.35 (2) (bm), 175.35 (2) (cm) (intro.), 175.35 (2i) (b) 2., 175.35 (2j) (b) and 941.29 (1m) (dm), (dn) and (do) of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 336?
SB 336 is sponsored by Habush Sinykin, Stubbs, Andraca, Subeck, Fitzgerald, Bare, Billings, Clancy, Doyle, Haywood, Hong, Joers, Moore Omokunde, Palmeri, Sinicki, Vining, Rivera-Wagner, Goodwin, Taylor, Arney, Neubauer, Stroud, Roe, Brown, Snodgrass, Mayadev, Hysell, Sheehan, Miresse, Udell, Emerson, DeSanto, Prado, Tenorio, Spaude, DeSmidt, Cruz, Johnson, LaTonya (Democrat), Carpenter, Tim (Democrat), Drake, Dora (Democrat), Hesselbein, Dianne (Democrat), Larson, Chris (Democrat), Pfaff, Brad (Democrat), Spreitzer, Mark (Democrat), Roys, Kelda (Democrat), Ratcliff, Melissa (Democrat), Smith, Jeff (Democrat), Dassler-Alfheim, Kristin (Democrat), Keyeski, Sarah (Democrat), and ANDERSON, J.
What is the current status of SB 336?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 19, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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