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WI SB508
Bill
Status
10/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rob Hutton
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AI Summary
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Authorizes use of photographic or video systems on school buses to document vehicles that illegally pass stopped school buses displaying flashing red warning lights
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Allows school bus owners, operators, or third-party vendors monitoring camera systems to prepare violation reports and deliver them to traffic officers along with photo/video evidence
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Permits municipalities to authorize third-party vendors to prepare traffic citations for officer review and issuance
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Increases maximum forfeiture for vehicle owner liability from $300 to $500 for failure-to-stop violations (minimum remains $30)
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Allows school boards to contract with third parties to install and monitor camera systems on school buses for recording violations
Legislative Description
Owner liability for illegally passing a school bus and providing a penalty.
Last Action
Senate Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Senator Hutton
3/5/2026