Bill > AB72

This bill ratifies Wisconsin's entry into the Driver License Compact (DLC), a multi-state agreement designed to standardize the handling of traffic violations across participating jurisdictions. The compact establishes a comprehensive framework for how states will recognize and respond to traffic violations committed by drivers outside their home state. Specifically, when a driver commits certain serious offenses like driving under the influence, negligent homicide, or hit-and-run in a participating state, their home state will take administrative action as if the violation occurred within their own borders. The bill defines key terms like "home state" (the state that issued the driver's license) and "conviction" (which includes traffic-related offenses and forfeitures). Under the compact, states are required to report driver convictions to the driver's home state, and the home state will then determine appropriate penalties based on its own laws. The compact aims to promote traffic safety by ensuring consistent treatment of serious driving violations across state lines, preventing drivers from avoiding consequences by crossing state borders. The agreement allows states to join voluntarily and provides a mechanism for withdrawal, with a six-month notice period required for any state choosing to exit the compact.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab72