Bill > SB283

I apologize, but the XML content you've provided seems incomplete or cut off. There's no substantive bill text within the <bill> tags, just the government summary. Without the actual legislative language showing the proposed changes to existing law, I can only summarize based on the provided summary. Here's a summary starting with "This bill": This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to create and manage a hearing protection program for law enforcement and fire protection personnel. Under this program, the DOT will acquire hearing protection devices directly from manufacturers and distribute them to these public safety agencies. The bill sets specific technical requirements for the devices, mandating that they be commercially available, reusable, designed to fit completely inside the ear canal, capable of reducing noise by at least 25 decibels, and limiting sound output to 80 decibels. The goal appears to be protecting public safety workers from potential hearing damage during high-noise situations like emergency responses or tactical operations. A state fiscal estimate, which would provide details about the program's potential costs, is expected to be attached as an appendix to the bill.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb283