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Introduced
12/12/2025
12/12/2025
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Passed
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend 256.35 (10) (a) of the statutes; relating to: intentionally sending false text messages to 911 and providing a penalty.
AI Summary
This bill amends a Wisconsin statute to make it illegal to intentionally send a false text message to 911, which is the emergency telephone number used to report urgent situations. Previously, the law only addressed intentionally dialing 911 with false information. Now, anyone who knowingly sends a false text message to 911 will face penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment for a first offense, and a more serious felony charge for subsequent offenses within a four-year period.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (19)
Van Wanggaard (R)*,
Elijah Behnke (R),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Barbara Dittrich (R),
Robert Donovan (R),
Joy Goeben (R),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Rick Gundrum (R),
Dean Kaufert (R),
Anthony Kurtz (R),
Dave Maxey (R),
Dave Murphy (R),
Jerry O'Connor (R),
William Penterman (R),
Jim Piwowarczyk (R),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Shae Sortwell (R),
Shelia Stubbs (D),
Lisa Subeck (D),
Last Action
Report correctly enrolled (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb782 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/SB782.pdf |
| SB782 ROCP for Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/judiciary_and_public_safety/1963454.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB782.pdf |
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