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"Do Not Sell" Law Proposed in Legislature
Democrats at the Wisconsin Capitol are framing their latest gun control legislation as suicide prevention.
A handful of Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday introduced a plan that would allow people to sign-on to a voluntary Do Not Sell list.
“An individual experiencing suicide ideation should be able to take steps to protect themselves. An important step that has been missing from statute is the ability to place one’s self on a ‘Voluntary Prohibition of Handgun Purchases’ list," Rep. Lee Snodgrass, D-Appleton, said in a statement.
Sen Kelda Roys, D-Madison, tied the new idea to last year's suicide by state Rep. Jonathan Brostoff.
"Last year, many of us in the capitol lost a dear friend in Jonathan Brostoff, and there are many more people around the state who died by suicide using a gun. It is our hope that we can honor their memories by offering a helping hand to anyone who is struggling with thoughts of self-harm,” Roys added.
Roys and Snodgrass said the list would "create a voluntary do not purchase list for people who do not want to be able to purchase a handgun themselves." They do not however explain if someone would ever be able to get off the list, or if people who sign on to the list would have to surrender their guns.
The No Sell List is one of three gun control proposals from statehouse Democrats.
The others would create an Office of Suicide Prevention, and add suicide prevention information to the requirements for a concealed carry license in Wisconsin.
“We can honor all Wisconsinites who have died by suicide by passing suicide prevention legislation this session. These are common-sense bills that can save lives, promote responsible gun ownership, and create safer homes and communities across our state," Rep. Deb Andraca, D-Whitefish Bay, said in a statement.
September is suicide prevention month.
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