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Wisconsin · Through 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)

Wis. Stat. § 940.24: Injury by negligent handling of dangerous weapon, explosives or fire.

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  1. Chs. 939-951, Criminal Code
  2. Chapter 940 Crimes Against Life And Bodily Security
  3. SUBCHAPTER II BODILY SECURITY

(1) Except as provided in sub. (3), whoever causes bodily harm to another by the negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives or fire is guilty of a Class I felony.

(2) Whoever causes bodily harm to an unborn child by the negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives or fire is guilty of a Class I felony.

(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a health care provider acting within the scope of his or her practice or employment.

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