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WI AB324

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shelia Stubbs

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a mandatory 48-hour waiting period for handgun purchases from federally licensed firearms dealers in Wisconsin
  • Waiting period begins when the dealer requests a background check from the Department of Justice, not when approval is received
  • Dealers cannot transfer handguns until both the 48-hour period has elapsed AND they have received confirmation the purchaser is not prohibited from possessing firearms
  • Department of Justice retains up to 5 working days to complete background checks in unclear cases requiring additional investigation
  • Applies to all handgun sales occurring on or after the effective date of the law

Legislative Description

Waiting period for purchase of handguns.

Last Action

Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor

1/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety7/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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