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AB 952

Relating to: storage of a firearm in a house in which a resident is prohibited from possessing a firearm and providing a penalty.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ben DeSmidt and 13 co-sponsors

Wisconsin bill criminalizes storing firearms in homes accessible to residents prohibited from possessing guns, targeting household firearm safety through owner liability.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 952

Legislative bill overview

AB 952 establishes criminal penalties for storing firearms in a residence where a prohibited person (such as someone with a felony conviction, domestic violence conviction, or active restraining order) lives or has access. The bill aims to reduce firearm access by individuals legally barred from possessing weapons by holding gun owners accountable for secure storage in shared households.

Why is this important

Firearms stored accessibly in homes with prohibited residents create serious public safety risks, as studies link accessible firearms to increased rates of suicide, homicide, and unintentional injury. This bill directly addresses a gap in Wisconsin law by creating a legal duty for gun owners to prevent prohibited household members from accessing weapons, potentially reducing harm in volatile domestic situations or among individuals with criminal histories.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment concerns: Gun rights advocates may argue the bill infringes on lawful gun owners' property rights and penalizes them for others' actions, rather than holding prohibited individuals responsible
  • Enforcement and privacy issues: Implementation requires law enforcement to investigate household gun storage practices, raising concerns about home privacy intrusion and burden on police resources
  • Scope and definition ambiguity: Questions remain about what constitutes "access," how temporary visitors or guests are treated, and whether the law applies to all storage locations equally

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

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