WI SB715

Requires state correctional institutions and county jails to maintain housing unit temperatures between 68°F and 76°F at all times, with HVAC systems kept in working order

Mandates temperature recording in common areas and two random cells per housing unit on days when outdoor temperatures fall below 10°F or exceed 90°F, with annual reporting to the legislature

Phases in compliance for state prisons: one-third by May 1, 2029; another third by May 1, 2031; final third plus county jails by May 1, 2035

Appropriates $65 million as a continuing appropriation starting in FY 2026-27 for HVAC installation and operation, plus $500,000 for a required planning report and $750,000 annually with 7.0 FTE positions for implementation support

Requires DOC to submit a prioritization report within 13 months identifying interim strategies such as mobile water misters, weather-appropriate garments, and ice distribution