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WI AB258

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Spiros

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends ignition interlock device (IID) restriction periods by 180 days for each occurrence of: three or more violations within 60 days, tampering with or attempting to circumvent the device, or unauthorized removal of the device

  • Defines a violation as a breath sample above 0.02 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath or failure to provide a passing sample within the 5-minute retest window

  • Eliminates the 30-day waiting period for first-offense test refusal cases, allowing immediate eligibility for an occupational license upon IID installation

  • Eliminates the 45-day waiting period for second and subsequent OWI offenders to apply for an occupational license, requiring instead that an IID be installed on each vehicle the person operates

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to develop an electronic system for IID providers to report real-time usage, violations, and compliance data

Legislative Description

License eligibility and restriction extensions relating to ignition interlock devices.

Last Action

Laid on the table

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/15/2026
Judiciary5/19/2025

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