AB 401 Wisconsin Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: damage or graffiti to certain historical property and providing a penalty.

AB 401 creates penalties for damaging or defacing designated historical properties in Wisconsin. It directly affects individuals who intentionally damage such properties, including vandalism or graffiti on sites with historical significance. The bill establishes specific fines or penalties for these offenses, targeting property owners or vandals who harm protected historical landmarks. This legislation focuses on safeguarding culturally significant sites through new enforcement mechanisms.
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Introduced Aug 29, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Representatives Penterman, Behnke, Brill, Dittrich, Goeben, Gundrum, B. Jacobson, Knodl, Kreibich, Melotik, Murphy and Wichgers; cosponsored by Senators Jacque, Cabral-Guevara, Nass and Wanggaard
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