Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 791: Relating to: intentionally sending false text messages to 911 and providing a penalty.

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 791 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on December 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: intentionally sending false text messages to 911 and providing a penalty. Primary sponsor: Bob Donovan (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Shae Sortwell (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Tony Kurtz (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Dan Knodl (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Bob Donovan (Republican); Russell Goodwin (Democratic); Shae Sortwell (Republican); Christine Sinicki (Democratic); and 15 more. 1 co-sponsor.