AB 161 Wisconsin Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: governmental restrictions based on the energy source of a motor vehicle or other device.

AB 161 prohibits state agencies and local governments from restricting the sale, use, or purchase of motor vehicles or other devices based on their energy source (e.g., electric, gasoline, hydrogen). It specifically allows governments to set their own purchasing policies for their own fleets but bans restrictions on consumer or commercial use. The bill directly affects state/local governments, businesses selling vehicles/devices, and residents using such products. It creates a clear rule that energy source cannot be a factor in regulatory decisions.
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Apr 23, 2025
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Referred to committee on Rules
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Apr 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Report passage recommended by Committee on State Affairs, Ayes 5, Noes 1
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Apr 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Representatives Tucker, Green, Piwowarczyk, Brill, Krug, Tranel, Maxey, B. Jacobson, Callahan, Kreibich, Penterman, Wichgers, Novak, Behnke, Goeben, Murphy, Knodl, Snyder, Dallman, Dittrich, Spiros, Gundrum, Tusler and Melotik; cosponsored by Senators Tomczyk, Wanggaard, Quinn, Feyen, Nass and Bradley
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