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.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Aug 29, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Aug 29, 2025
Introduced
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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12 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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Barbara Dittrich
RRepublican
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Brent Jacobson
RRepublican
P
Chuck Wichgers
RRepublican
P
Dan Knodl
RRepublican
P
Dave Murphy
RRepublican
P
Elijah Behnke
RRepublican
P
Joy Goeben
RRepublican
P
Lindee Brill
RRepublican
P
Paul Melotik
RRepublican
P
Rick Gundrum
RRepublican
P
Rob Kreibich
RRepublican
P
Will Penterman
RRepublican
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