Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 561: Relating to: owner liability for illegally passing a school bus and providing a penalty.

Passed one chamber Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 561 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: owner liability for illegally passing a school bus and providing a penalty. Primary sponsor: Dean Kaufert (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Lori Palmeri (Democratic), Joy Goeben (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Dan Knodl (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dean Kaufert (Republican); Dave Maxey (Republican); Will Penterman (Republican); Rick Gundrum (Republican); and 10 more. 1 co-sponsor.