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WI SB1049
Bill
Status
2/24/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Larson
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AI Summary
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Requires annual licensing from the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) for trampoline parks, defined as fee-based businesses with multiple commercial trampolines or at least one trampoline with a foam/inflatable pit
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Mandates operators maintain liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 aggregate and $500,000 per incident, with 24-hour notification to DSPS if coverage lapses
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Exempts school/municipal playgrounds that don't primarily derive revenue from fees, gymnastics/dance/cheer facilities deriving 80% of revenue from instruction, and inflatable bounce houses or exercise equipment
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Requires operators to comply with industry standards on signage, equipment, staff training, participant supervision, and injury tracking, and to maintain emergency response plans with records available for inspection
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Establishes participant responsibilities including following posted rules and avoiding drugs/alcohol, and allows operators to raise assumption of inherent risk as a defense in injury claims under comparative negligence standards
Legislative Description
Regulating trampoline parks, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs
2/24/2026