SB 250 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: prohibiting abandonment of a boat and providing a penalty.

SB 250 prohibits abandoning boats on state waters or adjacent land without the owner's consent. It defines abandonment as leaving a boat unattended over 7 days without intent to return, or neglecting a boat that becomes a navigation, safety, or environmental hazard. Boat owners must remove abandoned vessels within 30 days of a written notice from authorities, or face immediate removal and liability for costs. Violators risk fines up to $10,000, up to 9 months in jail, or mandatory completion of a boating safety course. The bill directly affects boat owners and state agencies responsible for enforcement.
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May 2025
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Introduced May 9, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Oct 30, 2025
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Stafsholt
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May 9, 2025
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Introduced by Senators Stafsholt, L. Johnson, Nass and Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Zimmerman, Kreibich, Dittrich, Duchow, Green, Gundrum, O'Connor and Subeck
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