Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 530: Relating to: the operation of drones over school property and providing a penalty.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
AB 530 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: the operation of drones over school property and providing a penalty. Primary sponsor: Joel Kitchens (Republican), Ben Franklin (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Russell Goodwin (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Joe Sheehan (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Angela Stroud (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2026): Published 4-4-2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joel Kitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Ben Franklin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| David Steffen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Elijah Behnke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Russell Goodwin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
| Rick Gundrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Dan Knodl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Paul Melotik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Dave Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Will Penterman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Jim Piwowarczyk | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Joe Sheehan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Christine Sinicki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Angela Stroud | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 73 |
| Chuck Wichgers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Jesse James | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Howard Marklein | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Cory Tomczyk | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Published 4-4-2026
- Report approved by the Governor on 4-3-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 189
- Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
- Report correctly enrolled on 3-23-2026
- Received from Senate concurred in
- Ordered immediately messaged
- Senator Smith added as a cosponsor
- Read a third time and concurred in
- Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
- Ordered to a third reading
- Read a second time
- Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
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