2025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature

Senate Bill 238

An Act to amend 951.095 (title), 951.095 (1) (intro.), 951.095 (2) (b) and 951.18 (2m); to create 951.01 (4s) of the statutes; Relating to: harassment of search and rescue dogs and providing a penalty.

Status: S - Hold (Available for Scheduling)

Important Actions (newest first)

Date / House Action Journal
3/23/2026 Sen.Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1841
1/12/2026 Sen.Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0593

History

Date / House Action Journal
5/9/2025 Sen.Introduced by Senators James and Wanggaard;
cosponsored by Representatives Green, Andraca, Behnke, Dittrich, Gundrum, Mursau, Nedweski, Novak, O'Connor, Piwowarczyk and Subeck
192
5/9/2025 Sen.Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety192
6/10/2025 Sen.Representative Stroud added as a cosponsor243
6/20/2025 Sen.Representative Sinicki added as a cosponsor276
11/12/2025 Sen.Public hearing held 
1/12/2026 Sen.Executive action taken 
1/12/2026 Sen.Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0593
1/12/2026 Sen.Available for scheduling 
3/23/2026 Sen.Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1841
 
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