An Act to amend 23.33 (2j) (a) 1. and 340.01 (74); to create 23.33 (1) (gm), 23.33 (2) (bm) and 340.01 (73e) of the statutes; Relating to: all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles with out-of-state registrations.
Sponsored By: Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Cindi Duchow (Republican), Nate Gustafson (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Robert Wittke (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Clearer vehicle and UTV definitions
The vehicle code now uses the same meaning of "utility terrain vehicle" as in the ATV law. Snowmobiles, ATVs, UTVs, personal delivery devices, electric scooters, and electric mobility devices are not "vehicles" by default. They count as vehicles only when a statute says so. This makes it clearer when general vehicle rules apply to these devices.
Rules for out-of-state ATVs and UTVs
If your ATV or UTV is registered in another state and meets Wisconsin’s ATV/UTV definitions, it is treated as a Wisconsin ATV/UTV while here. You must follow Wisconsin ATV/UTV and vehicle rules. If your out-of-state machine does not meet those definitions, it is not an ATV/UTV under Wisconsin law. You cannot get a nonresident trail pass for that vehicle.
ATV trail and corridor rules updated
The law defines a "hybrid trail" where ATVs and motor vehicles share the same surface to link ATV trails or services. A "public ATV corridor" now means an ATV trail, a hybrid trail, or another public ATV corridor. It does not include an ATV route. This clarifies where corridor rules and signs apply.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Cindi Duchow
Republican • House
Nate Gustafson
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Robert Wittke
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Republican • Senate
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
Democratic • Senate
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Vincent Miresse
Democratic • House
Brad Pfaff
Democratic • Senate
Melissa Ratcliff
Democratic • Senate
Shelia Stubbs
Democratic • House
Patrick Testin
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 12-10-2025
12/10/2025HouseReport approved by the Governor on 12-9-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 64
12/10/2025HousePresented to the Governor on 12-4-2025
12/4/2025HouseReport correctly enrolled on 10-16-2025
10/16/2025HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
10/14/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
10/14/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in
10/14/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
10/14/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
10/14/2025SenateRead a second time
10/14/2025SenateSenator Ratcliff added as a cosponsor
10/14/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 10-14-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
10/13/2025SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
10/13/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
10/8/2025SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
10/8/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
10/7/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
10/7/2025HouseRead a third time and passed
10/7/2025HouseRules suspended
10/7/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
10/7/2025HouseAssembly Amendment 1 adopted
10/7/2025HouseRead a second time
10/7/2025HouseRepresentative Stubbs added as a coauthor
10/7/2025HouseRepresentative Miresse added as a coauthor
10/6/2025HouseWithdrawn from Committee on Rules and referred to calendar of 10-7-2025
10/3/2025House
Bill Text
Assembly Amendment 1
10/7/2025
Bill Text
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