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WI AB975
WI AB975Prohibiting the use of phones while driving a motor vehicle and providing a penalty.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a person who holds a probationary license or an instruction permit is prohibited from driving a motor vehicle while using a cellular or other wireless telephone, except to report an emergency. This bill expands this prohibition to all persons operating a motor vehicle.
AI Summary
This bill expands the existing law that prohibits individuals with probationary licenses or instruction permits from using cell phones while driving, except in emergencies, to apply to all drivers of motor vehicles in Wisconsin. The bill removes the specific mention of probationary licenses and instruction permits, thereby broadening the restriction to encompass every person operating a vehicle. This change aims to enhance road safety by preventing all drivers from engaging with cellular or wireless telephones while behind the wheel, with the sole exception being the reporting of an emergency.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Cindi Duchow (R)*,
Jeff Mursau (R)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Jesse James (R),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab975 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB975.pdf |
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