Legislative Action

Click on the links below for summaries of recently enacted legislation pertinent to traffic safety.  The acts are arranged chronologically according to the date of enactment.  For further information, or to view the acts in their entirety, go to http://www.legis.state.wi.us/

Note:  Any legislative changes that affect penalties, surcharges, etc., can be found in the Bond Book online.       

Full text of the Bond Book:  www.wicourts.gov/about/pubs/index.htm   

2011 Wisconsin Act 256 (prohibits removing a vehicle from the scene of a reportable accident before notifying law enforcement)

2011 Wisconsin Act 208 (amends statutes to treat UTVs consistently with ATVs)

2011 Wisconsin Act 184 (creates exception to prohibition against leaving vehicle door open on a highway for emergency personnel)

2011 Wisconsin Act 173 (changes to penalties for failure to yield that causes injury or death of another)

2011 Wisconsin Act 164 (prohibits drivers with probationary or instructional licenses or permits from using a cellular phone while driving)

2011 Wisconsin Act 113 (increases penalties for OWS, OAR, and OWL violations)

2011 Wisconsin Act 97 (Class "A" premises are authorized to sell alcohol at 6 a.m.)

2011 Wisconsin Act 32 (convicted defendant required to pay for withdrawal of blood) 

2011 Wisconsin Act 31 (adds "synthetic cannabinoids" to the list of Schedule I controlled substances)

2011 Wisconsin Act 2 (changes relating to the use of expert testimony, pp. 27-29) (See also, Wisconsin Legislative Council Amendment Memo)

2009 Wisconsin Act 402 (changes relating to municipal courts)

2009 Wisconsin Act 362 (creates program to monitor prescription drugs)

2009 Wisconsin Act 220 (prohibits text messaging while driving)

2009 Wisconsin Act 163 (change in chemical test sample requirements)

2009 Wisconsin Act 141 (prohibits salvinorin A)

2009 Wisconsin Act 121 (provides corrective language for Act 100)

2009 Wisconsin Act 100 (new penalty increases, vehicle sanctions, and more, for OWI)