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WI SB935

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse James

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the prohibition on using cellular or wireless telephones while driving from only probationary license and instruction permit holders to all motor vehicle operators in Wisconsin
  • Retains the existing exception allowing phone use to report an emergency
  • Amends Wisconsin statute 346.89 (4)(a) to remove the limitation to new/learning drivers
  • Applies to violations committed on or after the effective date of the act
  • Introduced February 6, 2026 by Senator James with bipartisan cosponsorship; referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the use of phones while driving a motor vehicle and providing a penalty.

Last Action

Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Public Safety2/6/2026

Full Bill Text

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