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WI SB250

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rob Stafsholt

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits abandoning boats on Wisconsin waters or adjacent riparian land without landowner consent

  • Defines "abandon" as leaving a boat unattended for more than 7 consecutive days without intent to return, or leaving a boat that is submerged, in disrepair, or poses a hazard to navigation, safety, or environmental health

  • Requires law enforcement to notify owners of abandoned boats in writing, giving 30 days to remove the vessel; boats posing immediate hazards may be removed without notice

  • Violators face fines up to $10,000, imprisonment up to 9 months, or both, plus liability for all removal, storage, and disposal costs

  • DNR must require violators to complete a boating safety course; existing safety certificates are permanently revoked upon sentencing

Legislative Description

Prohibiting abandonment of a boat and providing a penalty.

Last Action

Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor

11/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Sporting Heritage5/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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