Wisconsin Senate Bill SB607

Wisconsin 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 10/30/25
• Refer: 10/30/25
• Failed: 3/23/26

Caption

An Act to repeal 167.31 (1) (cm) and (e) and (2) (a) and (b), 167.31 (3) (a) 2., 167.31 (4) (ag), 167.31 (4) (am), 167.31 (4) (bg), (bn) and (bt), 167.31 (4) (cm) and (d), 173.07 (5) (b), 175.60 (2g), 175.60 (2m) (bm), 175.60 (3) (c), (d) and (e), 175.60 (11) (a) 2. b. to i., 175.60 (11) (b) 2., 3. and 4., 175.60 (14) (am), 175.60 (16) (title), (a) (intro.) and 8. and (b) 3., 175.60 (17) (a), (ac) and (b), 440.26 (3m), 941.23 and 948.605 (1) (ag) and (ar); to renumber 175.60 (12) (b) 1. a. and b. and 175.60 (16) (a) 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. and 7.; to renumber and amend 175.60 (11) (b) 1., 175.60 (12) (b) 2., 175.60 (15m), 175.60 (16) (b) (intro.), 1. and 2. and 175.60 (21) (c); to consolidate, renumber and amend 167.31 (3) (a) (intro.) and 1. and 175.60 (11) (a) 2. (intro.) and a.; to amend 29.089 (2) (a), (b) and (c), 29.091 (2) (a), (b) and (c), 29.301 (1) (b), 29.621 (4) (a), (b) and (c), 110.07 (1) (a) 1. and 3. and (b), 167.31 (2) (c), 167.31 (2) (d), 167.31 (2) (e), 167.31 (4) (a) (intro.), 167.31 (4) (b), 167.31 (4) (c), 167.31 (4) (cg) (intro.), 167.31 (4) (f), 167.31 (4) (i) and (j), 175.60 (2) (c), 175.60 (2m) (a), 175.60 (5) (a) (intro.), 175.60 (5) (a) 1., 175.60 (5) (a) 6., 175.60 (9) (b) 2., 175.60 (9g) (a) 2., 175.60 (9g) (a) 3. a. and b., 175.60 (12) (a), 175.60 (14) (a), 175.60 (14m) (f) 4. b., 345.11 (1s), 345.20 (2) (f), 813.122 (9) (am) 1. and 2., 813.123 (8m) (a) and (b), 813.125 (5r) (a) and (b), 938.78 (3), 939.632 (1) (e) 3., 941.237 (3) (cr) and (ct), 941.295 (2g) (c), 943.13 (1m) (c) 4., 943.13 (4m) (bm), 948.605 (2) (b) 2d., 2f. and 2h. and (3) (b) 5., 6. and 7. and 968.255 (1) (a) 2.; to repeal and recreate 941.235; to create 167.31 (4) (a) 1. and 943.13 (1p) of the statutes; Relating to: right to carry a weapon in this state, licenses to carry a concealed weapon, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Impact

The legislation will amend existing laws regarding firearm carrying statutes, particularly concerning penalties for violations. The bill reduces the penalties linked to carrying firearms in prohibited places by making all violators subject to a Class A misdemeanor, regardless of their licensing status. This shift is designed to simplify compliance and enforcement but raises concerns about public safety, especially regarding the carrying of firearms in sensitive areas like schools and government premises.

Summary

Senate Bill 607 proposes significant changes to the state's firearm carrying regulations, particularly focusing on the rights of individuals to carry concealed weapons. Under current law, individuals may only carry a concealed weapon if they possess a valid license. SB607 eliminates the general prohibition against carrying concealed weapons without a license, allowing individuals the right to carry guns freely without legal ramifications related to licensure status. However, it maintains that individuals can still obtain a license for inter-state recognition of their right to carry weapons and compliance with federal regulations about firearms in school zones.

Contention

Critics of SB607 argue that the removal of licensing requirements could lead to an increase in gun violence and complicate law enforcement's ability to regulate firearm possession effectively. Supporters believe it restores Second Amendment rights and makes it easier for law-abiding citizens to protect themselves. An ongoing debate highlights the balance between individual liberties and community safety, making this bill a focal point for broader discussions about gun control and public safety in the state.