An Act to create 106.52 (1) (ce), 106.52 (1) (fe) and 106.52 (3) (as) of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting hotels, inns, and motels from discriminating against dog handlers who are accompanied by search and rescue dogs.
Sponsored By: Deb Andraca (Democratic), Chanz Green (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Hotels can’t reject search and rescue handlers
Hotels, inns, and motels cannot refuse you or deny equal use because you are a dog handler with a search and rescue dog. They cannot charge a higher price, deposit, or surcharge for the dog. They also cannot post or share messages that say you are unwelcome for that reason. Hotels must let the dog stay with you in all public areas and cannot separate you from other guests. These rights apply along with the law’s leash, ID, verification, and safety rules.
Who is covered: handlers and dogs
The law defines a dog handler as a person trained to work with a search and rescue dog. It defines a search and rescue dog as a dog trained or being trained by a recognized search and rescue agency to find missing people and disaster victims. These definitions make clear who gets the law’s protections.
Rules and liability for search and rescue dogs
Your dog must wear a harness or cape showing it is a search and rescue dog and be leashed. A hotel may ask if the dog is a search and rescue dog and may require certification or other credential. A hotel can exclude the dog if allowing it would fundamentally change services or make operations unsafe. If separated, you must arrange care and supervision of the dog. You are responsible for sanitation and for any damage the dog causes.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Deb Andraca
Democratic • House
Chanz Green
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jesse James
Republican • Senate
Christine Sinicki
Democratic • House
Angela Stroud
Democratic • House
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 4-3-2026
4/2/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 4-2-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 151
4/2/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 4-1-2026
4/1/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 1-22-2026
1/23/2026HouseLRB correction (Assembly Amendment 1)
1/22/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
1/22/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
1/21/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in
1/21/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
1/21/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
1/21/2026SenateRead a second time
1/21/2026SenateSenators Dassler-Alfheim and Smith added as cosponsors
1/21/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 1-21-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
1/16/2026SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
1/16/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
1/13/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0
1/13/2026SenateExecutive action taken
1/13/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
11/20/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
11/20/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
11/19/2025HouseRead a third time and passed
11/19/2025HouseRules suspended
11/19/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
11/19/2025HouseAssembly Amendment 1 adopted
11/19/2025HouseRead a second time
11/19/2025House
Bill Text
Assembly Amendment 1
11/19/2025
Bill Text
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