All Roll Calls
Yes: 84 • No: 15
WisconsinSB7822025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)Senate
An Act to amend 256.35 (10) (a) of the statutes; Relating to: intentionally sending false text messages to 911 and providing a penalty.
Sponsored By: Van Wanggaard (Republican)
Became Law
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Penalties for fake 911 calls and texts
It is a crime to call or text 911 to report a fake emergency when you know it is not real. A first offense is punishable by a $100 to $600 fine, up to 90 days in jail, or both. Any later offense within 4 years of the first is a Class H felony. The law now covers texts to 911, not just calls.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Elijah Behnke
Republican • House
Brienne Brown
Democratic • House
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim
Democratic • Senate
Ben DeSmidt
Democratic • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Bob Donovan
Republican • House
Jodi Emerson
Democratic • House
Joy Goeben
Republican • House
Russell Goodwin
Democratic • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Dean Kaufert
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Tony Kurtz
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Christine Sinicki
Democratic • House
Shae Sortwell
Republican • House
Shelia Stubbs
Democratic • House
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 2/17/2026
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 84, Noes 15
Yes: 84 • No: 15
Actions Timeline
Published 4-10-2026
4/9/2026SenateReport approved by the Governor on 4-9-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 245
4/9/2026SenatePresented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
4/2/2026SenateRepresentative Emerson added as a cosponsor
3/19/2026SenateRepresentative Brown added as a cosponsor
3/6/2026SenateReport correctly enrolled
2/27/2026SenateReceived from Assembly concurred in
2/18/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/17/2026HouseRead a third time and concurred in, Ayes 84, Noes 15
2/17/2026HouseRules suspended
2/17/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/17/2026HouseRead a second time
2/17/2026HouseRules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
2/17/2026HouseWithdrawn from Committee on Rules and referred to calendar of 2-17-2026
2/13/2026HouseRead first time and referred to committee on Rules
2/13/2026HouseReceived 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
1/21/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
1/21/2026SenateRead a second time
1/21/2026SenateSenator Dassler-Alfheim added as a coauthor
1/21/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 1-21-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
1/16/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
1/12/2026SenateReport passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0
1/12/2026Senate
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