Bill > AB221

This bill modifies Wisconsin's laws regarding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), primarily focusing on out-of-state registrations and trail usage. The bill introduces a new term "hybrid trail," which is defined as a trail combination that allows both ATVs and motor vehicles to use the same linear surface to connect different ATV trails or services. For vehicles registered outside of Wisconsin, the bill stipulates that if a vehicle's manufacturer's certificate of origin designates it as an ATV or UTV, it will be subject to Wisconsin's ATV and UTV regulations, regardless of its out-of-state registration classification. However, if such a vehicle does not meet Wisconsin's specific definitions of ATVs or UTVs, it cannot be issued a nonresident trail pass and cannot be operated on highways, ATV routes, or trails. The bill also updates definitions related to public ATV corridors and amends vehicle classification statutes to explicitly include UTVs. These changes aim to standardize regulations for out-of-state recreational vehicles and ensure consistent treatment of ATVs and UTVs across different registration jurisdictions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab221