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WI SB221

Bill

Status

Failed

3/23/2026

Primary Sponsor

Howard Marklein

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Out-of-state registered vehicles meeting Wisconsin's ATV or UTV definitions are classified as ATVs/UTVs and subject to Wisconsin regulations, regardless of how the other state categorized them

  • Out-of-state vehicles that do not meet Wisconsin's ATV/UTV definitions cannot operate on Wisconsin ATV trails or routes and are ineligible for nonresident trail passes

  • Creates definition of "hybrid trail" as a combination ATV trail and route where both ATVs and motor vehicles share the same surface to connect trails or services

  • Expands "public all-terrain vehicle corridor" definition to include ATV routes and hybrid trails, which were previously excluded

  • Adds utility terrain vehicles to the list of devices not considered "vehicles" under motor vehicle regulations, except where statutes specifically apply

Legislative Description

All-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles with out-of-state registrations.

Last Action

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

3/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage4/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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