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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
05/27/2025
05/27/2025
Crossed Over
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, any motor vehicle for which the Department of Transportation has issued registration plates must display those plates, along with any decals issued for the plates. This bill prohibits the possession, sale, purchase, installation, and use of a registration plate concealment device, which is a manual, electronic, or mechanical device designed or adapted to be installed on a motor vehicle to 1) switch between two or more registration plates; 2) move, obstruct, or conceal a registration plate; or 3) alter the appearance of a registration plate so that the registration number cannot be seen and read. The bill also prohibits the equipment of any motor vehicle with a registration plate concealment device. A person who violates these prohibitions may be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned for not more than 90 days, or both. Any vehicle equipped in violation of these prohibitions may be impounded, and reasonable costs for towing and impounding the vehicle may be assessed against the owner. Because this bill creates a new crime or revises a penalty for an existing crime, the Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties may be requested to prepare a report. LRB-0665/1 ZDW:wlj 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 66
AI Summary
This bill addresses registration plate concealment devices by creating new legal restrictions on their possession, sale, purchase, installation, and use. Specifically, the bill defines a "registration plate concealment device" as any manual, electronic, or mechanical device designed to switch between multiple registration plates, move or obstruct a registration plate, or alter a plate's appearance so that its registration number cannot be clearly seen and read. Under the proposed law, it would be illegal to possess or use such a device, and no motor vehicle may be equipped with one. Violations of these prohibitions could result in significant penalties, including a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both. Additionally, vehicles found to be in violation may be impounded, with the owner required to pay reasonable towing and impoundment costs. The bill aims to prevent potential misuse of registration plates that could interfere with vehicle identification and law enforcement efforts, thus enhancing public safety and vehicle registration compliance.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (22)
Dan Feyen (R)*,
Jesse James (R)*,
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Robert Donovan (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Andrew Hysell (D),
Joel Kitchens (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Dave Maxey (R),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Amanda Nedweski (R),
William Penterman (R),
Jessie Rodriguez (R),
Christine Sinicki (D),
John Spiros (R),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Chuck Wichgers (R),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to committee on Rules (on 05/27/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb66 |
| Senate Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB66-SA1.pdf |
| SB66 ROCP for Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety On 4/15/2025 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/judiciary_and_public_safety/1913924.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB66.pdf |
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