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Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB1154

Introduced
3/13/26  
Refer
3/13/26  

Caption

An Act to repeal 968.075 (1) (a) 1. to 4.; to renumber and amend 947.01 (1) and 968.075 (1) (a) (intro.); to create 947.01 (1) (a), 968.075 (1) (ag), 968.075 (1) (am) 1., 4., 5. and 6. and 968.075 (1) (f) of the statutes; Relating to: firearm transfers and possession that are prohibited under federal law. (FE)

Impact

The bill proposes to separate 'violent' conduct from other types of disorderly conduct, thus explicitly defining the nature of the crime committed. It seeks to streamline the determination process for background checks conducted by the Department of Justice when assessing whether an individual is prohibited from firearm possession due to past convictions. By ensuring that court records clearly differentiate violent crimes, the bill introduces a more effective and consistent approach to assessing individual offender histories within the legal framework of both state and federal law.

Summary

Assembly Bill 1154 is a legislative proposal that seeks to amend the current definitions and statutes concerning domestic violence and disorderly conduct within the state. The bill aims to clarify the relationship between offenders and victims in cases of domestic violence, ensuring that conviction records accurately reflect whether a conviction aligns with federal definitions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence. This reorganization is intended to improve how the Department of Justice assesses offenders' eligibility for firearm possession based on their criminal records.

Contention

Notably, discussions surrounding the bill may raise concerns regarding its implications for individuals' rights under both state and federal law. Some may view the bill as an essential step towards preventing dangerous individuals from obtaining firearms, especially in cases involving domestic abuse. However, others might argue that it could lead to complications or discrepancies in law enforcement practices, particularly in how domestic relationships are defined and how those definitions might impact individuals differently under state and federal statutes. This could potentially evoke broader discussions about the balance between public safety and individual rights.

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Companion Bills

WI SB1124

Crossfiled An Act to repeal 968.075 (1) (a) 1. to 4.; to renumber and amend 947.01 (1) and 968.075 (1) (a) (intro.); to create 947.01 (1) (a), 968.075 (1) (ag), 968.075 (1) (am) 1., 4., 5. and 6. and 968.075 (1) (f) of the statutes; Relating to: firearm transfers and possession that are prohibited under federal law. (FE)

Previously Filed As

WI SB1124

Firearm transfers and possession that are prohibited under federal law. (FE)

WI HB93

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-308.1:4 and 18.2-308.1:8 of the Code of Virginia, relating to firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person.

WI HB217

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 15.2-915.5, 18.2-308.09, 18.2-308.2:1, 18.2-308.2:2, 18.2-308.2:3, 18.2-308.2:5, 18.2-308.7, and 19.2-386.28 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding sections numbered 18.2-287.4:1, 18.2-308.1:9, and 18.2-309.1, relating to purchase, sale, transfer, etc., of assault firearms and certain ammunition feeding devices prohibited; penalties.

WI HB1432

A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-1105.1, 4.1-1109, and 19.2-188.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to underage consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana products; consequences; procedures.

WI HB69

Firearms; Class 1 municipalities; possession of certain firearms prohibited under federal law; possession of firearms by prohibited person under federal law, penalty provided

WI HB5

Enact the Repeat Offender Act

WI S0560

Amends §§ 14-1-3 and 14-5-8, relating to possession of marijuana and proceedings in family court ensuring that children under 17 years of age in possession of less than 2 oz of marijuana are subject to the jurisdiction of the family court.

WI H5894

Amends §§ 14-1-3 and 14-5-8, relating to possession of marijuana and proceedings in family court ensuring that children under 17 years of age in possession of less than 2 oz of marijuana are subject to the jurisdiction of the family court.

WI AB104

An act to amend the Budget Act of 2025 (Chapters 4 and 5 of the Statutes of 2025) by amending Items 0540-103-0001, 0690-301-0001, 0977-401, 1700-001-0001, 3125-301-0140, 3125-301-6088, 3540-001-0001, 3790-111-0577, 3825-002-6088, 3970-492, 5180-101-0890, 5180-151-0001, 5180-151-0890, 6100-107-0001, 6440-001-0001, 6610-001-0001, 6870-101-0001, 6870-194-0001, and 7760-101-0001 of, adding Items 3340-490, 5225-493, 5225-494, 6100-492, and 6870-403 to, repealing Item 3125-301-0720 of, Section 2.

WI HB642

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-2499.8, 2.2-2818, 2.2-2905, 2.2-3114, 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 2.2-3802, 2.2-4024, 3.2-4112, 3.2-4113, 3.2-4116, 3.2-4126, 3.2-5145.1, 3.2-5145.2:1, 3.2-5145.4, 4.1-103, 4.1-105, 4.1-352, 4.1-600, 4.1-601, 4.1-603, 4.1-604, 4.1-606, 4.1-607, 4.1-611, 4.1-614, 4.1-621, 4.1-1100, 4.1-1101, 4.1-1121, 4.1-1402, 4.1-1500, 4.1-1501, 4.1-1502, 4.1-1600 through 4.1-1603.2, 4.1-1604, 5.1-13, 9.1-1101, 15.2-912.4, 16.1-69.40:1, 16.1-260, 16.1-273, 16.1-278.9, 18.2-46.1, 18.2-247, 18.2-248, 18.2-248.01, 18.2-251, 18.2-251.03, 18.2-251.1:1, 18.2-251.1:2, 18.2-251.1:3, 18.2-252, 18.2-254, 18.2-255, 18.2-255.1, 18.2-255.2, 18.2-258, 18.2-258.02, 18.2-258.1, 18.2-265.1, 18.2-265.2, 18.2-265.3, 18.2-287.2, 18.2-308.012, 18.2-308.4, 18.2-371.2, 18.2-460, 18.2-474.1, 19.2-66, 19.2-81, 19.2-81.1, 19.2-83.1, 19.2-188.1, 19.2-303.01, 19.2-386.22 through 19.2-386.25, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 19.2-389.3, 19.2-392.02, 19.2-392.6 and 19.2-392.12:1, as they shall become effective, 22.1-206, 22.1-277.08, 23.1-1301, 46.2-105.2, 46.2-347, 48-17.1, 53.1-231.2, 54.1-2903, 54.1-3401, 54.1-3443, 58.1-301, and 59.1-200 of the Code of Virginia; to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Subtitle II of Title 2.2 a part labeled D, containing a chapter numbered 61, consisting of a section numbered 2.2-6100, by adding in Chapter 6 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-629 and 4.1-630, by adding in Title 4.1 chapters numbered 7 through 10, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-700 through 4.1-1010, by adding sections numbered 4.1-1102 through 4.1-1105, 4.1-1106, 4.1-1106.1, 4.1-1113, 4.1-1114, 4.1-1115, 4.1-1117, 4.1-1118, and 4.1-1119, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1200 through 4.1-1206, by adding in Chapter 13 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1300, 4.1-1301, and 4.1-1303 through 4.1-1309, by adding in Chapter 14 of Title 4.1 sections numbered 4.1-1403 through 4.1-1407, by adding a section numbered 4.1-1602.1, by adding in Title 4.1 a chapter numbered 17, consisting of sections numbered 4.1-1700 through 4.1-1705, by adding in Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Title 6.2 a section numbered 6.2-108, and by adding in Chapter 44 of Title 54.1 a section numbered 54.1-4426; and to repeal Article 4 (§§ 3.2-4122 through 3.2-4126) of Chapter 41.1 of Title 3.2 and §§ 3.2-5145.4:1, 4.1-1101.1, 4.1-1105.1, 18.2-248.1, and 18.2-251.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to cannabis control; retail market; penalties.

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