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WisconsinSB2482025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)SenateWALLET
An Act to amend 343.30 (1q) (b) 3., 343.30 (1q) (b) 4. and 343.305 (10) (b) 2.; to create 343.301 (6) of the statutes; Relating to: license eligibility and restriction extensions relating to ignition interlock devices.
Sponsored By: Dan Feyen (Republican), Rob Hutton (Republican), Chris Larson (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Cory Tomczyk (Republican), Van Wanggaard (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Sen Bill 248Drunken drivingFinesMotor vehicle -- Driver's licenseMotor vehicle -- EquipmentMotorcycleSentences and penaltiesTransportationDepartment of -- Vehicles
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4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.
Earlier limited driving after license revocation
Drivers in the specified repeat-offense groups can qualify for an occupational license before 45 days of revocation have passed. They must complete an assessment and follow their ordered driver safety plan. The underlying revocations remain: 1 year to 18 months for the two-count group, and 2 to 3 years for the three-or-more group. After a first improper chemical-test refusal, drivers can qualify once an ignition interlock is installed in every vehicle they operate. This removes the 30-day wait but leaves the one-year revocation in place.
Interlock orders limit vehicles and add costs
Covered drivers can operate only Class D vehicles with ignition interlocks, not motorcycles, even with an occupational license. Unless the statutory vehicle exception applies, every vehicle titled or registered in their name needs a device. An occupational license also cannot cover vehicles they lacked authority to drive when their license was revoked or suspended. Drivers must give providers the conviction county, case number, and device requirement's start and end dates. Removing a device without Wisconsin DOT proof of restored driving privileges makes the driver responsible for reinstallation costs. These rules generally take effect on the first day of the 12th month after the enactment notice appears in the Wisconsin Administrative Register.
Longer interlock limits with appeal rights
Devices must retest after every failed or skipped test; failing or skipping that retest counts as a violation. Wisconsin DOT must add 180 days for each qualifying event occurring at least 60 days after installation. Events include tampering, unauthorized removal, specified failed or missed tests, and starting attempts at or above 0.020 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath, with statutory exclusions. Drivers must return at the order's end for final service, data download, and review. Providers must finish the compliance review within 7 business days after download, once all required information is supplied. Drivers can submit a written rebuttal within 15 business days of an extension notice. DOT cannot find a violation when provider information shows a device malfunction the driver did not cause.
Interlock penalties preserve limited driving options
Drivers must install court-ordered ignition interlocks and obey related court and occupational-license restrictions. Tampering, unauthorized removal, disconnection, and bypassing a device are prohibited; providers can perform authorized removal or repairs. Violating these rules brings a $350 to $1,100 fine and 5 days to 6 months of imprisonment. A conviction also requires license revocation for 1 year to 18 months. The driver remains eligible for an occupational license, which allows limited driving without ending the revocation.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Dan Feyen
Republican • Senate
Rob Hutton
Republican • Senate
Chris Larson
Democratic • Senate
Brad Pfaff
Democratic • Senate
Cory Tomczyk
Republican • Senate
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Deb Andraca
Democratic • House
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Robert Brooks
Republican • House
Tim Carpenter
Democratic • Senate
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Joy Goeben
Republican • House
Jenna Jacobson
Democratic • House
Dean Kaufert
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Kelda Roys
Democratic • Senate
Patrick Snyder
Republican • House
John Spiros
Republican • House
Mark Spreitzer
Democratic • Senate
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Randy Udell
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/17/2026
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 concurred in, Ayes 33, Noes 0
Yes: 33 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Published 4-9-2026
4/9/2026SenateReport approved by the Governor on 4-8-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 210
4/9/2026SenatePresented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
4/2/2026SenateSenator Spreitzer added as a coauthor
3/19/2026SenateReport correctly enrolled
3/18/2026SenateLRB correction (Assembly Substitute Amendment 1)
3/18/2026SenateAction ordered immediately messaged
3/17/2026SenateSenator Carpenter added as a coauthor
3/17/2026SenateAssembly Substitute Amendment 1 concurred in, Ayes 33, Noes 0
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
3/16/2026SenateReceived from Assembly amended and concurred in as amended, Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 adopted
2/19/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/18/2026HouseRead a third time and concurred in as amended
2/18/2026HouseRules suspended
2/18/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/18/2026HouseAssembly Substitute Amendment 1 adopted
2/18/2026HouseAssembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Spiros
2/18/2026HouseRead a second time
2/18/2026HouseAssembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative Neubauer
2/18/2026HouseMade a special order of business at 1:17 PM on 2-18-2026 pursuant to Assembly Resolution 13
2/17/2026HouseRead first time and referred to committee on Rules
2/17/2026HouseReceived from Senate
1/22/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
1/21/2026SenateRead a third time and passed
1/21/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
1/21/2026Senate
Bill Text
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1
2/18/2026
Senate Substitute Amendment 1
1/13/2026
Bill Text
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