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AB 954

Relating to: a requirement to report lost or stolen firearms and providing a penalty. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Deb Andraca and 11 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill requiring gun owners to report lost/stolen firearms to law enforcement within a set timeframe, establishing penalties for non-compliance; failed passage March 2026.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 954

Legislative bill overview

AB 954 would have required Wisconsin gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms to law enforcement within a specified timeframe and established penalties for non-compliance. The bill was introduced with bipartisan cosponsors but failed to pass the Senate in March 2026.

Why is this important

Lost or stolen firearms can end up in criminal hands, contributing to gun violence and making it harder for law enforcement to trace weapons used in crimes. Mandatory reporting requirements aim to improve public safety by creating accountability and providing law enforcement with better data on firearm circulation. This represents a middle-ground policy approach between gun rights and gun safety concerns.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment concerns: Gun rights advocates argue that reporting requirements impose burdens on lawful owners and that enforcement could infringe on constitutional rights
  • Compliance and enforcement challenges: Questions about practicality—how quickly owners must report, penalties proportionality, and whether owners would face liability if stolen guns are used in crimes
  • Rural vs. urban impact: Requirements may be more difficult to implement in areas with limited law enforcement access or where gun ownership is culturally normalized without formal tracking

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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