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WI SB519

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jesse James

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits operating drones over property owned by or housing 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

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

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

  • Law enforcement must 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

Available for scheduling

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety10/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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