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WI AB530

Bill

Status

Engrossed

11/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joel Kitchens

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operating drones over property owned by or containing public, private, or tribal schools in Wisconsin

  • Allows drone operation over school property with express authorization from the school board, governing body, or governing board with jurisdiction over the school

  • Permits public protective services agencies (law enforcement, fire, EMS) to operate drones over school property for active search and rescue, locating escaped prisoners, executing arrest warrants, or preventing imminent danger or evidence destruction

  • Violations carry a forfeiture penalty of up to $5,000, matching the existing penalty for unauthorized drone flights over correctional institutions

  • Requires law enforcement to seize any photographs, videos, or visual data recorded by drones during violations and transfer them to the appropriate law enforcement agency

Legislative Description

The operation of drones over school property and providing a penalty.

Last Action

Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety11/20/2025
Rules11/12/2025
Science, Technology, and AI10/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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