AB 203 Wisconsin Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: limiting liability relating to traffic control devices for manufacturers and others.

AB 203 creates a new statute to limit the liability of manufacturers, distributors, sellers, installers, and owners of traffic control devices. It specifies that these entities are not liable for damages if a device complies with the state's official traffic control devices manual and operates as intended. This limitation applies to claims for personal injury, property damage, and other losses. However, liability can be established if a claimant proves by clear evidence that the device did not meet specifications or operate as intended at the time of the damages. The bill also includes a rebuttable presumption that a device complied if it met manual standards or had authorized deviations.
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Introduced Apr 23, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Representatives Knodl, O'Connor, Franklin, Spiros and Donovan; cosponsored by Senators Wanggaard, Feyen and Tomczyk
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