Wisconsin SB1046 proposed dealer permits, firearms transaction/safety rules, and penalties; failed in Senate
State bill SB1046 — Wisconsin — status: dead
Official title: Permits for firearms dealers, firearms transactions and safety, firearms crimes, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)
What it does
SB1046 was a 2025 Wisconsin bill that would have created permit requirements for firearms dealers and made changes to laws governing firearms transactions, safety, and firearms-related crimes, while providing an appropriation and penalties. The measure did not advance and was declared failed pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 on March 23, 2026.
Industry impact
Had it been enacted, the bill likely would have required dealers to obtain a state permit or meet new state-level licensing requirements, imposed new procedural or recordkeeping obligations on transfers, and adjusted criminal penalties that affect compliance risk. The appropriation language suggests additional funding for implementation or enforcement, which could increase state oversight. For dealers and manufacturers this would have meant adding administrative processes, potential permit fees, and updates to training and transaction workflows; NFA/SOT holders could see indirect effects if criminal definitions or transfer procedures were changed.
Latest official status: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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