An Act to renumber 23.33 (1) (ja), 23.33 (1) (jc), 23.33 (1) (jd) and 23.33 (1) (je); to renumber and amend 23.33 (11m); to amend 23.33 (1) (ng) 1. e., 23.33 (3) (a), 23.33 (4) (d) 3. a., 23.33 (4) (d) 3. b., 23.33 (6) (b), 23.33 (6) (c), 23.33 (6) (d), 23.33 (6) (f), 23.33 (11) (am) 3. (intro.), 23.33 (11) (am) 3. a., 23.33 (11) (am) 3. c., 23.33 (11) (am) 3. e., 340.01 (2g), 340.01 (3) (a), 340.01 (3) (b), 340.01 (3) (c), 340.01 (3) (d), 340.01 (3) (dg), 340.01 (3) (dh), 340.01 (3) (dm) (intro.) and 340.01 (74); to repeal and recreate 23.33 (6) (a); to create 23.33 (1) (dr), 23.33 (1) (fb), 23.33 (1) (fc), 23.33 (1) (iq), 23.33 (1) (jb), 23.33 (1) (jh), 23.33 (4) (d) 8., 23.33 (6) (ar), 23.33 (7m), 23.33 (11m) (b), 23.33 (13) (g), 23.335 (1) (zde), 23.335 (9) (d), 340.01 (37r), 340.01 (73e), 350.01 (10a) and 350.10 (4) of the statutes; Relating to: operation of all-terrain and utility terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and snowmobiles and revision of the Department of Transportation highway maintenance manual.
Sponsored By: Dan Feyen (Republican), Howard Marklein (Republican), Steve Nass (Republican), Rob Stafsholt (Republican)
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Patrol ATVs and UTVs defined
The law defines patrol ATVs and patrol UTVs used by governments or public safety groups. They must be used for law enforcement, firefighting, or medical response and have a siren and required red or red-and-white lights. For law enforcement, paired blue lights are allowed. This tells agencies which vehicles can use patrol rules and exemptions.
Stronger lighting and brake rules for ATVs and UTVs
ATVs must have a headlamp and a tail lamp lit while riding. UTVs must have two headlamps and two tail lamps lit. Your headlamps must reveal people or objects at 200 feet. Your tail lamps must be visible from 500 feet at night. Keep headlamps, brake lights, and tail lamps working at all times. Every ATV and UTV must have at least one working hand or foot brake. ATVs made on or after January 1, 2016 must have a brake light; older ATVs do not. The law also clarifies the code wording on “two tail lights.”
Stronger ban on unsafe off-road riding
You must not operate an ATV, UTV, off-highway motorcycle, or snowmobile in a careless, reckless, or negligent way that endangers or harms people or property. Police and courts use this combined standard to enforce penalties, including triple damages and repair or replacement when property is harmed.
ATV/UTV bridge and emergency road use
When you cross a bridge, culvert, or railroad right-of-way, you must stop before entering the roadway and yield to vehicles, people, electric scooters, and mobility devices. Cross in the most direct safe way, with no obstructions. You may use the road or shoulder to cross a bridge 1,000 feet or less only if both the county and the city, village, or town have ordinances that allow it. During a declared emergency, you may operate an ATV or UTV on any roadway for emergency purposes when the agency in charge declares the emergency.
New dune buggy vehicle category
The law defines a dune buggy as an open-frame vehicle with low seats and sand tires. If your off-road vehicle fits this, it falls under the off-highway rules for dune buggies.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Dan Feyen
Republican • Senate
Howard Marklein
Republican • Senate
Steve Nass
Republican • Senate
Rob Stafsholt
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Russell Goodwin
Democratic • House
Chanz Green
Republican • House
Dean Kaufert
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 3-21-2026
3/20/2026SenateReport approved by the Governor on 3-20-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 114
3/20/2026SenatePresented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
3/18/2026SenateReport correctly enrolled
2/20/2026SenateReceived from Assembly concurred in
2/13/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/12/2026HouseRead a third time and concurred in
2/12/2026HouseRules suspended
2/12/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/12/2026HouseRead a second time
2/12/2026HouseRules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
2/12/2026HousePlaced on calendar 2-10-2026 by Committee on Rules
2/5/2026HouseRead first time and referred to committee on Rules
1/16/2026HouseReceived from Senate
10/14/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
10/14/2025SenateRead a third time and passed
10/14/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
10/14/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
10/14/2025SenateSenate Substitute Amendment 2 adopted
10/14/2025SenateSenate Substitute Amendment 1 withdrawn and returned to author
10/14/2025SenateRead a second time
10/14/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 10-14-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
10/13/2025SenateSenate Substitute Amendment 2 offered by Senator Marklein
10/8/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
9/30/2025SenateReport passage as amended recommended by Committee on Transportation and Local Government, Ayes 3, Noes 2
9/30/2025Senate
Bill Text
Senate Substitute Amendment 2
10/14/2025
Senate Substitute Amendment 1
9/30/2025
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