Relating to: penalties for certain offenses related to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, restrictions related to ignition interlock devices, and providing a penalty. (FE)
This bill amends Wisconsin statutes to increase penalties for repeat offenders convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. It directly affects individuals with two or more prior DWI convictions within a 10-year period, as well as those with a lifetime history of alcohol-related driving offenses. The key changes include mandating longer license revocations ranging from one to two years, adjusting fine amounts, and establishing specific eligibility timelines for obtaining occupational licenses after revocation periods. The legislation also clarifies how prior convictions and suspensions are counted toward triggering these enhanced penalties, while allowing counties to offer reduced minimum jail sentences if offenders successfully complete alcohol and drug treatment programs.
Bill status
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Introduction
Mar 2026
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Governor
Introduced Mar 13, 2026
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Spaude, Andraca, Arney, Brown, Goodwin, Kirsch, Miresse, Neubauer, Roe, Sinicki, Snodgrass and Udell;
cosponsored by Senators Larson, Carpenter, Dassler-Alfheim and Roys
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12 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ann Roe
DDemocratic
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Brienne Brown
DDemocratic
P
Christine Sinicki
DDemocratic
P
Deb Andraca
DDemocratic
P
Greta Neubauer
DDemocratic
P
Karen Kirsch
DDemocratic
P
Lee Snodgrass
DDemocratic
P
Margaret Arney
DDemocratic
P
Randy Udell
DDemocratic
P
Russell Goodwin
DDemocratic
P
Ryan Spaude
DDemocratic
P
Vinnie Miresse
DDemocratic
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