An Act to amend 951.18 (2m) of the statutes; Relating to: injuring or killing a police or fire animal and providing a penalty.
Sponsored By: Deb Andraca (Democratic), David Armstrong (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Vincent Miresse (Democratic), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), William Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), David Steffen (Republican), Paul Tittl (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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Tougher penalties for harming police or fire animals
The law increases penalties for harming animals used by police or fire departments. Any violation of the law protecting these animals can bring a Class B forfeiture. If you intentionally or negligently violate the law, knowing the animal serves the agency, and no injury or death results, it is a Class A misdemeanor. If you intentionally or negligently cause injury to such an animal, knowing it serves the agency, it is a felony. If the animal dies, it is a higher felony. Felony penalties in these classes can include up to $10,000 and 6 years in prison (Class H) or up to $25,000 and 10 years (Class G), or both, as set by law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Deb Andraca
Democratic • House
David Armstrong
Republican • House
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Lindee Brill
Republican • House
Calvin Callahan
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Bob Donovan
Republican • House
Joy Goeben
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Dean Kaufert
Republican • House
Joel Kitchens
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
Vincent Miresse
Democratic • House
Amanda Nedweski
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Christine Sinicki
Democratic • House
David Steffen
Republican • House
Paul Tittl
Republican • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jill Billings
Democratic • House
Brienne Brown
Democratic • House
Tim Carpenter
Democratic • Senate
Steve Doyle
Democratic • House
Jodi Emerson
Democratic • House
Joan Fitzgerald
Democratic • House
Jodi Habush Sinykin
Democratic • Senate
LaTonya Johnson
Democratic • Senate
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Maureen McCarville
Democratic • House
Steve Nass
Republican • Senate
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Representative Emerson added as a coauthor
3/19/2026HouseRepresentative Billings added as a coauthor
3/10/2026HouseRepresentative Brown added as a coauthor
3/6/2026HouseRepresentative Doyle added as a coauthor
1/23/2026HousePublished 8-9-2025
8/11/2025HouseReport approved by the Governor on 8-8-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 28
8/11/2025HousePresented to the Governor on 8-7-2025
8/7/2025HouseReport correctly enrolled on 6-19-2025
6/19/2025HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
6/19/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
6/18/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in
6/18/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
6/18/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
6/18/2025SenateRead a second time
6/18/2025SenateSenators Ratcliff and Keyeski added as cosponsors
6/18/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 6-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
6/17/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
6/5/2025SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 7, Noes 1
6/5/2025SenateExecutive action taken
6/4/2025SenateSenator Habush Sinykin added as a cosponsor
5/7/2025SenatePublic hearing held
4/1/2025SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
3/14/2025SenateReceived from Assembly
3/13/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
3/13/2025HouseRead a third time and passed
3/13/2025House
Bill Text
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