Wisconsin Overview – 2024 Session
WISCONSIN
Legislative Overview – 2023-24 Session
(Adjourned on March 12, 2024)
8 pet related items were proposed during the 2023-24 legislative session, 5 of which were designated as priority by the Pet Advocacy Network.
Final Disposition of Priority ISSUES:
| BILL # | SUMMARY | FINAL DISPOSITION |
| AB 75/SB 65 | Animal Abuse Penalty Revision: Amends Chapter 951 (Crimes Against Animals), Section 951.18 (Penalties) of Wisconsin Statutes to revise the penalty for animal abuse from a Class C forfeiture to a Class I felony. | DIED IN COMMITTEE |
| AB 957/SB 892 | State Preemption over Local Animal Ordinances: Amends Chapter 173 (Animals; Humane Officers) of Wisconsin Statutes to create Section 173.90 (Preemption of local animal regulations) relating to the state preemption of certain local animal ordinances. | VETOED BY GOVERNOR |
| ORD 2023001 | Delavan, WI Pet Sale Ban Ordinance: Amends Title 7 (Licensing & Regulation), Chapter 1 (Licensing of Dogs and Regulation of Animals) of Delavan, WI Municipal Code by adding a new Article 7-1-16 (Large Scale Commercial Animal Breeding Prohibited) to prohibit the retail sale of dogs, cats, or rabbits in city pet stores. | ADOPTED |
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