Assembly Bill 324 amends current Wisconsin law regarding the waiting period for the purchase of handguns. The bill establishes a mandatory 48-hour waiting period during which a federally licensed firearms dealer cannot transfer a handgun to a purchaser after requesting a background check from the Department of Justice. This change is reflected in the amended title of section 175.35, which now specifies "Waiting period for the purchase of handguns," and in the revised language of subsections that clarify the conditions under which a transfer can occur.

Additionally, the bill modifies the language in section 175.35 (2) (d) to state that the transfer can only occur after 48 hours have elapsed since the dealer requested the background check, provided that the dealer has not been notified of any prohibitions against the purchaser. It also updates section 175.35 (2g) (c) 4. c. to require the Department of Justice to make reasonable efforts to determine a purchaser's eligibility within five working days if there is uncertainty regarding their legal status to possess a firearm. The bill is set to apply to sales occurring on or after its effective date.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 175.35(title), 175.35, 175.35(2)(d), 175.35(2g)(c)4.c