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WI AB661
WI AB661An audit of fire sprinkler systems in certain residential buildings and making an appropriation. (FE)
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Introduced
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
In Committee
11/19/2025
11/19/2025
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-story residential buildings. Specifically, the audit will focus on apartment buildings, rowhouses, townhouses, and condominiums with eight or more attached dwelling units that have at least one unit located two or more stories above ground level. The bill excludes licensed facilities under Chapter 50 from this audit requirement. DSPS must submit a detailed report of its findings to the governor, the chief clerks of both legislative houses, and the appropriate standing committees by September 30, 2026. To support this audit, the bill authorizes two new project positions and allocates $75,000 in funding for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, allowing the department to hire staff specifically for conducting this comprehensive assessment of fire sprinkler system installations in qualifying residential buildings. The audit aims to provide insights into the current state of fire safety infrastructure in multi-story residential structures.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (20)
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Sequanna Taylor (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Jeff Smith (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor (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/asm/bill/ab661 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB661.pdf |
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