Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 856: Relating to: repealing unconstitutional provisions related to operating while intoxicated.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
AB 856 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: repealing unconstitutional provisions related to operating while intoxicated. Primary sponsor: John Spiros (Republican), Mark Born (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Will Penterman (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): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Spiros | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 86 |
| Mark Born | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Rick Gundrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Joel Kitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| 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 |
| John Jagler | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 13 |
| Jesse James | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Howard Marklein | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“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 195
- Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
- Report correctly enrolled on 3-23-2026
- Representative Emerson added as a coauthor
- Representative Subeck added as a coauthor
- 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
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