An Act to renumber and amend 114.045 (1) and 114.045 (3); to amend 114.045 (2); to create 114.045 (1b), 114.045 (1m) (b) and 114.045 (3) (b) of the statutes; Relating to: the operation of drones over school property and providing a penalty.
Sponsored By: Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Benjamin Franklin (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), William Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), David Steffen (Republican), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican)
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Fines and evidence for drone violations
Violating the school property drone rule carries a civil forfeiture of up to $5,000. When police investigate an alleged prison or school drone violation, they must seize any drone photos, videos, or other visual images made during the event. If the case involves a correctional institution, those items go to the department of corrections or the institution’s authority. If it involves school property, the local law enforcement agency with jurisdiction keeps or receives them.
No drones over prisons or schools
The law bans flying drones over any correctional institution or its grounds. A state facility can allow it only with the secretary of corrections or a designee. A county facility can allow it only with the sheriff or a designee. It also bans drones over property a school owns or where a school sits. This covers public, private, charter, and tribal schools. A school board or governing body can give express authorization. Police can direct drone use to help a search and rescue or to find an escaped prisoner. They can also direct it to surveil a place for an arrest warrant, or to stop imminent danger or evidence destruction when an officer has reasonable suspicion.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Benjamin Franklin
Republican • House
Russell Goodwin
Democratic • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Joel Kitchens
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Joe Sheehan
Democratic • House
Christine Sinicki
Democratic • House
David Steffen
Republican • House
Angela Stroud
Democratic • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jenna Jacobson
Democratic • House
Jesse James
Republican • Senate
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Democratic • House
Jeff Smith
Democratic • Senate
Shelia Stubbs
Democratic • House
Cory Tomczyk
Republican • Senate
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Actions Timeline
Published 4-4-2026
4/3/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 4-3-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 189
4/3/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
4/2/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 3-23-2026
3/23/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
3/18/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
3/17/2026SenateSenator Smith added as a cosponsor
3/17/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in
3/17/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
3/17/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
3/17/2026SenateRead a second time
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
3/16/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
3/12/2026SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0
3/12/2026SenateExecutive action taken
3/12/2026SenateRead 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
11/19/2025HouseRepresentative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor
11/18/2025House
Bill Text
Assembly Amendment 1
11/19/2025
Bill Text
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