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Introduced
07/08/2025
07/08/2025
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 raises from 3,000 pounds to 3,500 pounds the maximum weight allowable for a motor driven device to be classified as a utility terrain vehicle (UTV). Under current law, a UTV is defined as a commercially designed and manufactured motor driven device, other than a golf cart, low-speed vehicle, dune buggy, mini-truck, or tracked vehicle, that is designed to be used primarily off of a highway and that was manufactured to meet certain size and equipment specifications. Current law specifications limit UTVs to a weight, without fluids, of not more than 3,000 pounds.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Wisconsin state law by raising the maximum weight limit for utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) from 3,000 pounds to 3,500 pounds when the vehicle is without fluids. The change applies to the legal definition of UTVs, which are motor-driven devices designed primarily for off-highway use that do not meet federal motor vehicle safety standards as of July 1, 2012, and are not classified as golf carts, low-speed vehicles, dune buggies, mini-trucks, or tracked vehicles. By increasing the weight limit, the bill allows slightly heavier vehicles to be classified as UTVs, potentially giving owners of larger off-road vehicles more flexibility in how their vehicles are categorized and regulated. The modification is a technical amendment to existing statutes governing recreational vehicles and their legal classification.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (32)
David Armstrong (R)*,
Robert Brooks (R)*,
Calvin Callahan (R)*,
Alex Dallman (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R)*,
Steve Doyle (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Chanz Green (R)*,
Nate Gustafson (R)*,
Brent Jacobson (R)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Dean Kaufert (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Scott Krug (R)*,
Dave Maxey (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Clint Moses (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
William Penterman (R)*,
Rob Swearingen (R)*,
Paul Tittl (R)*,
Duke Tucker (R)*,
Mary Felzkowski (R),
Dan Feyen (R),
Steve Nass (R),
Romaine Quinn (R),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Eric Wimberger (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/ab327 |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB327.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB327-AA1.pdf |
| AB327 ROCP for Committee on Transportation | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/transportation/1942446.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB327.pdf |
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