SB 1025 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: the regulation of wakesurfing and providing a penalty.

SB 1025 regulates wakesurfing by defining the activity and establishing safety requirements. It requires wakesurfers to maintain at least 200 feet from shorelines, docks, people in the water, or other vessels, and mandates wearing a federally approved personal flotation device (PFD). The bill also adds wakesurfing to mandatory boating safety courses, requiring instruction on proper motorboat operation for this activity. These rules apply to recreational wakesurfing, while organized tournaments are exempt under specific conditions.
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Feyen
upper
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced by Senator Feyen; cosponsored by Representative Brooks
upper
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Dan Feyen
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