Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 4 D cosponsors

SB 641 — Relating to: allowing local governments to enact ordinances related to fire detection, prevention, or suppression in residential buildings.

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

An Act to repeal 101.02 (7r) (f); to create 101.02 (7r) (h) of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill allows local governments to enact ordinances related to fire detection, prevention, or suppression in residential buildings, which current law prohibits.

  • 101.02(7r)(f)

    101.02(7r)(f)

    This repeal removes the existing prohibition against local governments establishing minimum standards for fire safety in public buildings.

  • 101.02(7r)(h)

    Notwithstanding par. (a), a county, city, village, or town may enact and enforce an ordinance that relates to fire detection, prevention, and suppression in a public building that contains a dwelling, as defined in s. 101.61 (1).

    This addition allows local governments to set their own fire safety regulations in public buildings that include residences.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Representative Subeck added as a cosponsor

  3. Representative J. Jacobson added as a cosponsor

  4. Senator Wirch added as a coauthor

  5. Representative Tenorio added as a cosponsor

  6. Representative Palmeri added as a cosponsor

  7. Read first time and referred to Committee on Transportation and Local Government

  8. Introduced by Senators L. Johnson, Drake, Habush Sinykin, Larson and Smith; cosponsored by Representatives Andraca, Sinicki, Arney, Brown, Clancy, DeSmidt, Emerson, Goodwin, Madison, Miresse, Moore Omokunde, Neubauer, Roe, Stroud, Stubbs, Taylor and Vining

Sponsors

  • Habush Sinykin · Cosponsor
  • Andraca · Cosponsor
  • Sinicki · Cosponsor
  • Arney · Cosponsor
  • Brown · Cosponsor
  • Clancy · Cosponsor
  • DeSmidt · Cosponsor
  • Emerson · Cosponsor
  • Goodwin · Cosponsor
  • Madison · Cosponsor
  • Miresse · Cosponsor
  • Moore Omokunde · Cosponsor
  • Neubauer · Cosponsor
  • Roe · Cosponsor
  • Stroud · Cosponsor
  • Stubbs · Cosponsor
  • Taylor · Cosponsor
  • Vining · Cosponsor
  • LaTonya Johnson · Primary
  • Dora Drake · Cosponsor
  • Chris Larson · Cosponsor
  • Jeff Smith · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 110 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (21)

  • Habush Sinykin
  • Andraca
  • Sinicki
  • Arney
  • Brown
  • Clancy
  • DeSmidt
  • Emerson
  • Goodwin
  • Madison
  • Miresse
  • Moore Omokunde
  • Neubauer
  • Roe
  • Stroud
  • Stubbs
  • Taylor
  • Vining
  • Drake, Dora Democrat
  • Larson, Chris Democrat
  • Smith, Jeff Democrat

Not signed on (110)

110 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 641 do?
An Act to repeal 101.02 (7r) (f); to create 101.02 (7r) (h) of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 641?
SB 641 is sponsored by Habush Sinykin, Andraca, Sinicki, Arney, Brown, Clancy, DeSmidt, Emerson, Goodwin, Madison, Miresse, Moore Omokunde, Neubauer, Roe, Stroud, Stubbs, Taylor, Vining, Johnson, LaTonya (Democrat), Drake, Dora (Democrat), Larson, Chris (Democrat), and Smith, Jeff (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 641?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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