Bill > SB225

This bill exempts certain amusement rides located at campgrounds from regulation by the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Specifically, the bill creates a new provision in Wisconsin statutes that excludes amusement rides from DSPS oversight if two conditions are met: first, the ride is installed according to the manufacturer's recommended standards, and second, the ride is located at a campground that has been licensed by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection under section 97.67 of the state statutes. Under current law, DSPS regulates all amusement rides, but this bill creates a narrow exemption for campground rides that are installed correctly. The purpose appears to be reducing regulatory burden for campground owners while still maintaining safety standards by requiring adherence to manufacturer installation guidelines. The bill does not completely eliminate safety oversight, but instead shifts the primary responsibility for these specific rides from DSPS to the campground licensing process.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb225