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WI SB368

Bill

Status

Failed

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Larson

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires firearms in residences where children under 18 live or will be present to be stored in a securely locked box, container, locked location, or with a trigger lock engaged
  • First violation is a Class A misdemeanor; second or subsequent violations are Class I felonies
  • Exempts persons who are actively carrying ("going armed with") the firearm
  • Replaces current law that only applied to loaded firearms within reach of children under 14 and required the child to actually obtain the firearm and cause harm or endanger public safety
  • Introduced July 9, 2025 and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs

Legislative Description

Storage of a firearm in a residence if child is present and providing a penalty.

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs7/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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