MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — Wisconsin’s attorney general proposes a bill to keep guns out of the hands of those convicted of offenses related to domestic violence.
“I think this is a real test for Republicans in the legislature because this is a simple and straightforward and common sense a gun safety measure as you can imagine,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul.
He says the bill is about keeping firearms out of the hands of violent offenders.
“We will work with any Republican legislators who are willing to consider taking this up,” said Kaul.
The bill is a response to a 2022 state Supreme Court ruling that disorderly conduct is not a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence under federal law and therefore does not prevent someone from purchasing a gun.
