Senate Bill 429 aims to enhance firearm regulations on college and university campuses in Wisconsin. The bill repeals the existing provision that allows individuals to be charged with trespassing for carrying a firearm into a posted building on campus and introduces a new prohibition against possessing a firearm in any publicly or privately owned building on campus or on the grounds of a university or college. Violators of this prohibition would be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. However, exceptions are made for law enforcement officers, military personnel in the line of duty, individuals leasing non-dormitory residential or business space, participants in approved programs, and those possessing unloaded and encased firearms.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of current law to incorporate the new prohibition and clarify the circumstances under which firearms may be carried. It specifies that the prohibition does not apply to certain individuals and situations, such as law enforcement officers and military personnel. The bill also updates the definitions and penalties associated with firearm violations, ensuring that the new regulations are clearly integrated into existing statutes. Overall, the legislation seeks to create a safer environment on college campuses by restricting firearm possession while allowing for specific exceptions.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 175.60(2g)(a), 175.60, 175.60(5)(a)6, 938.34(14q), 938.34, 938.78(3), 938.78, 939.632(1)(e)3, 939.632, 941.235(1), 941.235, 943.13(1m)(c)4, 943.13, 943.13(1m)(c)5, 943.13(2)(bm)2.am, 968.255(1)(a)2, 968.255, 973.137(1), 973.137