Deborah Andraca, Wisconsin State Representative of 23rd District | Official Website
Deborah Andraca, Wisconsin State Representative of 23rd District | Official Website
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill allows for the creation of extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions, aimed at preventing individuals who pose a significant danger to themselves or others from possessing firearms. A family or household member or a law enforcement officer can petition the court for such orders if they believe a person is likely to cause harm if they own a firearm. If a temporary restraining order is issued, it remains effective until an injunction hearing is held, within 14 days. The restrained person must surrender their firearms either immediately or within 24 hours if personal service isn't possible. Violating the order by possessing a firearm is a Class G felony, and knowingly filing a false petition is a Class H felony. The bill also mandates that the Department of Administration allocate grants for training law enforcement officers in recognizing individuals who are a risk and how to file petitions effectively.
The bill was co-authored by Senator LaTonya Johnson (Democrat-6th District), Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Margaret Arney (Democrat-18th District), Representative Mike Bare (Democrat-80th District), Representative Brienne Brown (Democrat-43rd District). It was co-sponsored by Senator Tim Carpenter (Democrat-3rd District), Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democrat-18th District), and Senator Dora E. Drake (Democrat-4th District), along 35 other co-sponsors.
Deb Andraca has co-authored or authored another 44 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with all of them being adopted.
Andraca graduated from Syracuse University in 1992 with a BA.
Andraca, a Democrat, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2021 to represent the state's 23rd Assembly district, replacing previous state representative Jim Ott.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB319 | 07/08/2025 | Extreme risk protection temporary restraining orders and injunctions, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty. (FE) |
| AB307 | 06/06/2025 | The pupil participation limit in the state parental choice program |
| AB305 | 06/06/2025 | Designating the rusty patched bumble bee as the state native insect |
| AB240 | 05/02/2025 | A sales and use tax exemption for equipment associated with the use of a search and rescue dog. (FE) |
| AB239 | 05/02/2025 | Harassment of search and rescue dogs and providing a penalty |
| AB238 | 05/02/2025 | Prohibiting hotels, inns, and motels from discriminating against dog handlers who are accompanied by search and rescue dogs |
| AB224 | 04/23/2025 | The form of referendum questions |
| AB72 | 02/24/2025 | Ratification of the Driver License Compact. (FE) |
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