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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)
Signed by Governor
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New penalties for false 911 texts
Wisconsin law now covers intentionally texting 911 to report an emergency the sender knows does not exist. The same penalties already apply to false 911 calls. A first offense carries a $100 to $600 fine, up to 90 days in jail, or both. Another offense within four years after the first is a Class H felony.
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
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