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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
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/09/2026
04/09/2026
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 by law enforcement and other first responders. Previously, the law only addressed intentionally making a false call to 911. The penalty for this offense remains the same: a fine of at least $100 and no more than $600, or imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both, for a first offense, and a Class H felony for subsequent offenses within four years.
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
Published 4-10-2026 (on 04/09/2026)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Emergency and Pre-Hospital Care
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Police, Fire, and Law Enforcement
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb782 | 12/12/2025 |
| Analysis - 2025 Wisconsin Act 245: LC Act Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcactmemos/2025/REG/Act%20245.pdf | 04/15/2026 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/acts/2025/245.pdf | 04/10/2026 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/enrolledbills/2025/REG/SB782.pdf | 02/26/2026 |
| SB782 ROCP for Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/senate/judiciary_and_public_safety/1963454.pdf | 01/12/2026 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB782.pdf | 12/12/2025 |
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