Assembly Bill 55 proposes significant changes to Wisconsin's laws regarding the possession of firearms on school grounds by school employees and the fees associated with obtaining a concealed carry license. The bill introduces a new exception that allows individuals who are licensed to carry a concealed weapon and are employed by a school to possess firearms on school grounds, provided that the school board or governing entity has adopted a policy permitting this. Additionally, the bill waives the initial application fee, renewal fee, and background check fee for teachers applying for a concealed carry license, which aims to encourage educators to obtain such licenses.

The bill also includes various amendments and repeals to existing statutes. Notably, it repeals certain provisions related to fees and requirements for concealed carry licenses, while renumbering and amending others to align with the new regulations. For instance, it renumbers sections related to fees and background checks, ensuring that the fees charged do not exceed specified amounts. Furthermore, the bill clarifies the conditions under which a licensee may possess a firearm on school grounds, detailing the necessary policies that must be adopted by different types of schools (public, charter, private, or tribal) to allow such possession.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 20.455(2)(gr), 20.455, 175.60(2g)(a), 175.60, 175.60(5)(a)6, 175.60(7)(d)