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Introduced
08/25/2025
08/25/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
Passed
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to create 347.446 of the statutes; relating to: equipment of school buses with audiovisual recording devices.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new statute, 347.446, which allows school buses in Wisconsin to be equipped with devices that record audio or video, or both, inside the bus. This provision is contingent on the relevant school board, charter school governing board, or private/tribal school governing body adopting a policy that permits such recordings, and this policy must be communicated to students and their parents or guardians, as well as clearly posted inside the bus. The recordings are considered confidential and can only be accessed by school officials and law enforcement for purposes such as investigations, disciplinary actions, and criminal prosecutions related to events that happen on or near the bus.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (12)
Jesse James (R)*,
Steve Nass (R)*,
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Dan Knodl (R),
Rob Kreibich (R),
Jeff Mursau (R),
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (D),
William Penterman (R),
David Steffen (R),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Last Action
Report correctly enrolled (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb391 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/SB391.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB391-AA1.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/SB391.pdf |
| SB391 ROCP for Committee on Transportation and Local Government On 11/10/2025 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/transportation_and_local_government/1953416.pdf |
| Senate Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/SB391-SA1.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB391.pdf |
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