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This bill ratifies Wisconsin's entry into the Driver License Compact (DLC), a multi-state agreement designed to improve traffic safety and license administration by establishing a comprehensive system for sharing information about drivers' violations across participating states. The compact creates a framework where states will report driver convictions to the driver's home state, which will then take administrative action as if the violation occurred within its own jurisdiction, particularly for serious offenses like driving under the influence, vehicular manslaughter, hit-and-run incidents, and felonies involving motor vehicles. When a driver applies for a new license, the licensing authority will check their driving history in other states and may deny or restrict a license if the applicant has an active suspension or revocation from another state. The compact aims to promote consistent enforcement of traffic laws, make license recognition more equitable, and ensure that drivers with problematic records cannot simply move to another state to avoid consequences. The agreement allows states to withdraw with six months' notice, requires liberal interpretation to achieve its safety goals, and includes provisions to maintain the compact's validity even if parts of it are challenged legally.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb63