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Introduced
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
In Committee
10/09/2025
10/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a person may not ride a play vehicle on a roadway except while crossing at a crosswalk. XPlay vehicleY is defined as Xa coaster, skate board, roller skates, sled, toboggan, unicycle or toy vehicle upon which a person may ride.Y Under this bill, skateboards are removed from the definition of Xplay vehicleY and are therefore not subject to the regulations that apply to play vehicles. Also under current law, a person may not ride in-line skates on a roadway under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, but may ride in-line skates on other roadways subject to any restrictions imposed by the local authority having jurisdiction over the roadway. Under the bill, skateboards are similarly authorized to operate on roadways under the jurisdiction of a local authority subject to restrictions imposed by the local authority.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Wisconsin state law to change how skateboards are regulated on roadways. Currently, skateboards were classified as a "play vehicle" which restricted their use on roadways, but this bill removes skateboards from that definition and allows them to be used on roadways under local authority jurisdiction, similar to in-line skates. The bill amends multiple sections of state statutes to consistently treat skateboards, adding them to provisions about roadway use, defining them separately from play vehicles, and giving local authorities the power to restrict skateboard use on their roadways. Specifically, the bill allows skateboards to be used on roadways under local jurisdiction, subject to local restrictions, and requires that skateboarders ride in a careful and prudent manner with regard for the safety of others. Skateboarders are still prohibited from attaching themselves to vehicles on roadways and cannot use roadways under state department jurisdiction except when crossing at a crosswalk. The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for skateboard use on public roadways while maintaining safety considerations.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (14)
Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Mike Bare (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Nate Gustafson (R),
Alex Joers (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Lori Palmeri (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Randy Udell (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor (on 02/09/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb527 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB527.pdf |
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