An Act to amend 349.115 (1) and 349.115 (3); to create 349.115 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: impoundment of vehicles used in certain reckless driving offenses. (FE)
Sponsored By: Scott Allen (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Cindi Duchow (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jeffrey Mursau (Republican), Todd Novak (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), William Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Paul Tittl (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican)
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Bill Overview
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Reckless driving impounds; stolen cars returned
Local governments can pass an ordinance to impound a car used in reckless driving when the cited person owns the car and still owes a forfeiture from a past reckless‑driving conviction. The car can stay impounded until the owner pays the old forfeiture, towing and storage costs, and any other unpaid fines or forfeitures. Officers must check if an impounded car was reported stolen and try to contact the owner. If it was reported stolen, the owner gets the car back without any fees. If a reported‑stolen car is not claimed within 60 days, the local government may dispose of it under abandoned‑vehicle rules. For other impounded cars, if no one claims the car within 90 days after the citation is resolved, the local government may dispose of it under abandoned‑vehicle rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Scott Allen
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Bob Donovan
Republican • House
Cindi Duchow
Republican • House
Russell Goodwin
Democratic • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Todd Novak
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Democratic • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Jessie Rodriguez
Republican • House
David Steffen
Republican • House
Paul Tittl
Republican • House
Ron Tusler
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
Cory Tomczyk
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 11-1-2025
10/31/2025HouseReport approved by the Governor on 10-31-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 46
10/31/2025HousePresented to the Governor on 10-29-2025
10/29/2025HouseReport correctly enrolled on 10-15-2025
10/15/2025HouseAction ordered immediately messaged
10/14/2025HouseSenate Amendment 1 concurred in
10/14/2025HouseReceived from Senate amended and concurred in as amended (Senate Amendment 1 adopted)
10/14/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
10/14/2025SenateRead a third time and concurred in as amended
10/14/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
10/14/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
10/14/2025SenateSenate Amendment 1 adopted
10/14/2025SenateRead a second time
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
10/13/2025SenateSenate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Wanggaard
10/13/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
4/15/2025SenateReport concurrence recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 7, Noes 1
4/15/2025SenateExecutive action taken
4/15/2025SenateSenator Carpenter added as a cosponsor
3/24/2025SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
3/14/2025Senate
Bill Text
Senate Amendment 1
10/14/2025
Assembly Amendment 1
3/13/2025
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