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WI SB643
WI SB643An audit of fire sprinkler systems in certain residential buildings and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
11/14/2025
11/14/2025
In Committee
11/14/2025
11/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Safety and Professional Services to perform an audit to determine whether automatic fire sprinklers are installed on specified residential buildings. Under the bill, a “specified residential building” is an apartment building, rowhouse, town house, or condominium that consists of eight or more dwelling units and that has a dwelling unit located two or more stories above grade plane in height. The bill requires DSPS to submit a report on the audit to the governor, the chief clerk of each house of the legislature, and the appropriate standing committees of the legislature by September 30, 2026. The bill also authorizes two project positions for performing the audit. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) to conduct a comprehensive audit of fire sprinkler systems in certain multi-unit residential buildings. Specifically, the bill defines "specified residential buildings" as apartment buildings, rowhouses, townhouses, or condominiums with at least 8 attached dwelling units and at least two stories tall, excluding licensed facilities. The audit will determine whether these buildings have automatic fire sprinkler systems installed, with DSPS mandated to submit a detailed report to the governor, legislative chief clerks, and appropriate legislative committees by September 30, 2026. To support this audit, the bill authorizes two new project positions for the department, with $75,000 allocated in both fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 to fund these positions. The goal of the audit appears to be gathering comprehensive data about fire safety infrastructure in multi-unit residential buildings, which could potentially inform future fire safety regulations or policy decisions.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (23)
Tim Carpenter (D)*,
Dora Drake (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Ryan Clancy (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Kalan Haywood (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Ann Roe (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Lee Snodgrass (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Robyn Vining (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/sb643 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB643.pdf |
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