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signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

AB 78: Relating to: impoundment of vehicles used in certain reckless driving offenses. (FE)

AB 78 modifies Wisconsin law regarding vehicle impoundment for reckless driving offenses. It gives law enforcement officers discretion to impound vehicles used in certain reckless driving cases, rather than requiring mandatory impoundment. The bill directly affects drivers convicted of qualifying reckless driving offenses and law enforcement officers who decide whether to impound a vehicle. This change, now part of 2025 Wisconsin Act 46, alters the standard procedure for handling such vehicles.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

Barbara Dittrich (R) Scott Allen (R) Dan Knodl (R) Cindi Duchow (R) Ron Tusler (R)

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 309: Relating to: immunity for 911 call centers and dispatchers that transfer callers to the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

SB 309 grants legal immunity to 911 call centers and dispatchers who transfer callers to the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It specifically protects them from civil lawsuits related to those transfers, unless the harm resulted from gross negligence or willful misconduct by the dispatcher or center. The bill defines the "national crisis hotline" as the federally managed 988 number (or its successor). This law directly affects public safety answering points in Wisconsin by limiting their liability when connecting individuals in crisis to the 988 service.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 66: Relating to: registration plate concealment devices and providing a penalty.

SB 66 prohibits the use of devices designed to conceal, obstruct, or alter vehicle license plates, such as mechanical switches, moving covers, or altered plates that obscure numbers. It bans possessing, selling, installing, or using these devices and requires impounding vehicles equipped with them (with costs paid by the owner for towing/impoundment). Violations carry penalties of up to $1,000 in fines, 90 days in jail, or both. This law directly affects vehicle owners who might attempt to obscure license plates, and it became effective under 2025 Wisconsin Act 37.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 159: Relating to: requirements for lighting on police vehicles.

This law requires all marked police vehicles to display blue lights on the passenger side (roof or interior) and red lights on the driver side, with all lights designed to be clearly visible from 500 feet in daylight or darkness. It also restricts when officers may use warning lights - only during emergencies, pursuits, fire responses, or when parked hazardously - and prohibits use otherwise. The bill, now effective as Wisconsin Act 39 (signed November 2025), directly affects all law enforcement agencies operating police vehicles in Wisconsin.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

AB 136: Relating to: classification of the crime of impersonating law enforcement officers, fire fighters, and certain other emergency personnel and providing a penalty.

AB 136 makes it a Class A misdemeanor to intentionally impersonate a peace officer, firefighter, emergency medical services practitioner, or emergency medical responder with the intent to mislead others into believing the person is actually an emergency personnel member. The bill directly affects individuals who falsely claim these roles to deceive others, such as by wearing uniforms or using official equipment. Key provisions define specific penalties for each type of impersonation, clarifying that the offense applies when someone acts with deceptive intent. This legislation updates Wisconsin law to explicitly classify these impersonations as criminal acts with standardized misdemeanor penalties.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

AB 452: Relating to: subdivision plat approvals. (FE)

AB 452 requires local governments (municipalities, towns, or counties) to offer land developers an informal meeting before they submit subdivision development plans (preliminary or final plats). This "conceptual review" lets developers discuss their plans with local officials to get feedback on whether the proposal meets local requirements. The review and any feedback provided are not binding on either the developer or the local government. The bill modifies existing rules about subdivision approvals to add this pre-submission step, while keeping the standard process for reviewing formal plat submissions unchanged.

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 374: Relating to: exemptions from minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements for minor league baseball players.

This bill exempts minor league baseball players covered by collective bargaining agreements from Wisconsin's minimum wage, overtime pay, and recordkeeping requirements. Specifically, it creates new statute 103.023 and amends statutes 104.01(2)(b)6 and 104.09 to remove these labor protections for players whose contracts are governed by a collective bargaining agreement that already specifies wages and working conditions. The exemption applies only to players under such agreements and does not affect other workers. Employers are no longer required to track hours or pay overtime for these exempt players. This change directly affects minor league baseball players in Wisconsin whose contracts include collective bargaining terms.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 264: Relating to: coverage of breast cancer screenings by the Medical Assistance program and health insurance policies and plans. (FE)

SB 264 requires health insurance plans and the Medical Assistance program to cover specific breast cancer screenings without out-of-pocket costs for enrollees. It defines two key types of screenings: "diagnostic breast examinations" (used to evaluate symptoms or abnormalities, like mammograms) and "supplemental breast screening examinations" (for high-risk individuals without symptoms, using MRI or ultrasound). The bill prohibits cost-sharing (such as copays) for all diagnostic screenings and for the first supplemental screening per year, while allowing limited cost-sharing for additional supplemental screenings in the same year. This directly affects individuals with health insurance or Medical Assistance who require these screenings, particularly those at higher risk for breast cancer.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 23: Relating to: extension of eligibility under the Medical Assistance program for postpartum women. (FE)

SB 23 extends Medicaid eligibility for postpartum women from 60 days to 365 days (one year) after pregnancy, directly affecting pregnant and postpartum women enrolled in the Medical Assistance program. The bill modifies eligibility rules to ensure coverage continues without regard to income changes during this extended period. It also adds a provision allowing women with family income above 300% of the poverty line to qualify if medical expenses for family members are covered, extending this eligibility to all family members. The bill requires federal approval for the 365-day extension to take effect.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

signed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 19, 2026

SB 678: Relating to: the use of oral fluids for preliminary screening of a person suspected of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

SB 678 allows law enforcement officers to request a sample of a person's oral fluids (or breath) as a preliminary screening tool when they suspect someone is driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This applies before an arrest for DUI violations, and the test results can only be used to decide whether to arrest the driver or request a formal chemical test later. The bill specifies that refusal to take this oral fluid screening does not trigger penalties under other statutes, and the results cannot be used as evidence in court except to establish probable cause for an arrest. It directly affects drivers suspected of DUI and officers conducting roadside screenings.

Topics ✓ Transportation

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 16, 2026

AB 237: Relating to: the age at which an infant is covered under the safe haven law.

AB 237 extends the age limit for infants covered under Wisconsin's safe haven law from 72 hours to 30 days. This means parents can now safely relinquish an infant to a hospital or emergency responder without legal consequences if the child is 30 days old or younger, instead of only 72 hours. The bill modifies three statutes to update references to "72 hours" to "30 days" in the legal definitions for safe haven surrender, court findings of relinquishment, and related procedures. It directly affects parents seeking to surrender newborns and impacts hospitals, law enforcement, and child welfare systems that handle these surrenders. The change provides a longer window for parents to make this decision while maintaining the legal framework for safe relinquishment.

signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 16, 2026

AB 592: Relating to: professional development for science teachers. (FE)

AB 592 creates a two-year pilot program (2025-26 to 2026-27) to provide professional development for K-12 science teachers in Wisconsin. The Department of Public Instruction will partner with state-based nonprofits to offer training, and may provide free science equipment to participating teachers for classroom use. By October 2027, the department must report to the legislature on participation numbers, equipment distribution, and participating organizations. This bill directly affects science teachers in public schools by enhancing their training opportunities and resources.

Topics ✓ Education