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WI AB549
WI AB549Manufactured home sales and certificates of title and modifying administrative rules of the Department of Safety and Professional Services related to manufactured home purchase contracts. (FE)
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Introduced
10/15/2025
10/15/2025
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Passed
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Dead
Vetoed
03/27/2026
03/27/2026
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to repeal 101.91 (4), 101.9203 (3), 101.921 (1) (c), 101.9211 (4) (b) 3. and 4., 101.9216 (3) and (4) and 101.9221 (4); to amend 101.91 (1j), 101.91 (3) (intro.), 101.91 (9), 101.9203 (1), 101.9203 (2), 101.9205 (2) (in- tro.), 101.9206 (1) (d), 101.9209 (3), 101.9209 (5) (c), 101.921 (1) (a), 101.921 (1) (b), 101.9212 (title), 101.9217 (2) (a), 101.9221 (3), 101.951 (1) and 101.952 (1); to create 101.91 (3) (f), 101.9204 (1) (h), 101.9205 (2) (bm), 101.9206 (1) (f), 101.9212 (4), 101.935 (2n) and 101.9525 of the statutes; relating to: manufactured home sales and certificates of title and modifying administrative rules of the Department of Safety and Professional Services related to manufactured home purchase contracts.
AI Summary
This bill modifies laws related to the sale and titling of manufactured homes, aiming to clarify processes and enhance consumer protections. Key changes include expanding the definition of a manufactured home dealer to include those who market or list homes for sale, and creating an exemption for individuals who sell very few manufactured homes annually from dealer licensing requirements. The bill also updates rules for obtaining certificates of title, allowing for electronic submission of applications and requiring the county where the home is located to be recorded. Furthermore, it introduces new requirements for written purchase contracts for manufactured homes, mandating specific disclosures about pricing, cancellation rights, and potential site issues if the home is to be placed in a manufactured home community, and it also establishes a public record of manufactured home communities. Finally, the bill repeals certain administrative rules and aligns others with the new statutory requirements for purchase contracts.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Elijah Behnke (R)*,
Dan Knodl (R)*,
Rob Kreibich (R)*,
Paul Melotik (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
David Steffen (R)*,
Chuck Wichgers (R)*,
Steve Nass (R),
Eric Wimberger (R),
Last Action
Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-27-2026 (on 03/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab549 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/AB549.pdf |
| Senate Substitute Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB549-SSA1.pdf |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB549.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB549-AA1.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - AB549: Fiscal Estimate From DSPS | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/fe/ab549/ab549_dsps.pdf |
| AB549 ROCP for Committee on Housing and Real Estate | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/housing_and_real_estate/1966364.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB549.pdf |
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