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Introduced
03/11/2025
03/11/2025
In Committee
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a school bus may be equipped with one back-up lamp mounted to each side of the vehicle and directed to project a white or amber light illuminating the rear wheels of the vehicle when backing. Under current law, a motor vehicle may not be equipped with more than two back-up lamps, which must be directed to project white or amber light illuminating the roadway to the rear of the vehicle for a distance of up 75 feet.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Wisconsin's existing vehicle lighting regulations by creating a specific exception for school buses to install additional back-up lamps. Currently, motor vehicles are limited to two back-up lamps that can illuminate the roadway behind the vehicle up to 75 feet. The new provision allows school buses to be equipped with one additional back-up lamp on each side of the vehicle, which must project a white or amber light specifically illuminating the rear wheels when the bus is backing up. This change aims to enhance visibility and safety around school buses during reversing maneuvers, providing extra illumination in areas where children might be present. By creating a specific exemption for school buses in the statutes, the bill recognizes the unique safety considerations associated with these vehicles that transport children.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Joy Goeben (R)*,
Rick Gundrum (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Ron Tusler (R)*,
Steve Nass (R),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Last Action
Laid on the table (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab126 |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB126.pdf |
| AB126 ROCP for Committee on Transportation | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/transportation/1942441.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB126-AA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB126.pdf |
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