Relating to: license eligibility and restriction extensions relating to ignition interlock devices.
SB 248 modifies Wisconsin's driver's license rules for individuals required to use ignition interlock devices (IIDs) after DUI convictions. It extends license restrictions by 180 days for specific IID violations, including three or more failed breath tests within 60 days, tampering with the device, or unauthorized removal. Drivers can dispute violations by providing documentation within 15 days, such as proof of device malfunction or an explanation for the incident. The bill also clarifies eligibility for a work driving license (occupational license) after 30-45 days of license suspension, contingent on IID installation and compliance with safety plans. These changes apply to drivers with multiple DUI convictions or license suspensions under existing law.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced May 9, 2025
Signed Apr 9, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
41
Key actions
9
Committee
1
Amendments
8
Apr 9, 2026
Signed into law
Report approved by the Governor on 4-8-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 210
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Mar 18, 2026
Introduced
LRB correction (Assembly Substitute Amendment 1)
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Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 concurred in, Ayes 33, Noes 0
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Received from Assembly amended and concurred in as amended, Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 adopted
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Read a third time and concurred in as amended
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 adopted
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Spiros
lower
Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
Assembly Amendment 1 offered by Representative Neubauer
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read a third time and passed
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Substitute Amendment 1 adopted
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Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 7, Noes 1
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Jan 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Report adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 7, Noes 1
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Jan 8, 2026
Introduced
Senate Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Senators Wanggaard and Pfaff
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May 9, 2025
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Wanggaard, Pfaff, Hutton, Larson, Feyen and Tomczyk;
cosponsored by Representatives Spiros, Kaufert, Andraca, Brooks, Dittrich, Goeben, Maxey, Murphy, Mursau, O'Connor, Penterman, Piwowarczyk, Snyder, Subeck, Knodl and Udell
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6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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