Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: To Executive 2 R cosponsors

SB 692 — Relating to: listing of carfentanil under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and providing a penalty.

Last action — Published 3-14-2026

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This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced December 02, 2025. It awaits signature.

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Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

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  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

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Summary

An Act to renumber 961.16 (3) (cm) of the statutes;

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 82 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest amendment to SB 692 changes how carfentanil is classified under the law. Previously listed as a synthetic opiate in Schedule II, it will now be classified as a fentanyl analog in Schedule I. This change means that penalties for offenses related to carfentanil will be stricter, with felonies categorized based on the amount involved, which could better address concerns about its dangers and improve public safety. Overall, this amendment aims to strengthen the legal framework surrounding the control of carfentanil, reflecting its severe risks in the context of the opioid crisis.

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- 2026 LEGISLATURE LRBs0238/1 CMH:skw SENATE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT 1, TO SENATE BILL 692 January 12, 2026 - Offered by SenaACQUE .
- 2026 LEGISLATURE LRB-5325/1 CMH:klm SENATE BILL 692 December 2, 2025 - Introduced by Senators J ACQUE and N ASS, cosponsored by Representatives P IWOWARCZYK , B RILL, D ITTRICH, K REIBICH , M ELOTIK, M URPHY and W ICHGERS .
A N A CT to amend 961.41 (1) (a), 961.41 (1r), 961.49 (1m) (intro.), 971.365 (1) (a), 971.365 (1) (b) and 971.365 (2);
Referred to Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families.
to create 961.41 (1) (dn) and 961.41 (1m) (dn) of the statutes;
A N A CT to renumber 961.16 (3) (cm) of the statutes;
penalties for controlled substance offenses involving carfentanil and providing a penalty.
listing of carfentanil under the Uniform Controlled Substances Act and providing a penalty.
Analysis by the Legislative Reference Bureau Under current law in the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, carfentanil is listed as a synthetic opiate under Schedule II.
Under this bill, carfentanil is listed as a fentanyl analog under Schedule I.
A person who manufactures, distributes, or delivers, or possesses with the intent to manufacture, distribute, or deliver, a fentanyl analog is guilty of a felony, the classification of which is based on the amount involved.
If the amount is 10 grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class E felony;
if the amount is more than 10 grams but not more than 50, the person is guilty of a Class D felony;
and if the amount is more than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.
Because this bill creates a new crime or revises a penalty for an existing crime, the Joint Review Committee on Criminal Penalties may be requested to prepare a report.
S ECTION 1.
- 2026 Legislature - 2 - LRB-5325/1 CMH:klm SENATE BILL 692 S ECTION 1 SECTION 1.
961.41 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
961.16 (3) (cm) of the statutes is renumbered 961.14 (2) (nd) 9g.
961.41 (1) (a) Schedule I and II narcotic drugs generally.
Except as provided in par.
(d) or, (dm), or (dn), if a person violates this subsection with respect to a controlled substance included in schedule I or II which is a narcotic drug, or a controlled substance analog of a controlled substance included in schedule I or II which is a narcotic drug, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
- 2026 Legislature - 2 - LRBs0238/1 CMH:skw SECTION 2 S ECTION 2.
961.41 (1) (dn) of the statutes is created to read:
961.41 (1) (dn) Carfentanil.
If the person violates this subsection with respect to carfentanil and the amount manufactured, distributed, or delivered is:
1.
Ten grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
2.
More than 10 grams but not more than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony.
3.
More than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.
S ECTION 3.
961.41 (1m) (dn) of the statutes is created to read:
961.41 (1m) (dn) Carfentanil.
If the person violates this subsection with respect to carfentanil and the amount possessed, with intent to manufacture, distribute, or deliver, is:
1.
Ten grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class E felony.
2.
More than 10 grams but not more than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony.
3.
More than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.
S ECTION 4.
961.41 (1r) of the statutes is amended to read:
961.41 (1r) DETERMINING WEIGHT OF SUBSTANCE .
In determining amounts under s.
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961.49 (2) (b), 1999 stats., and subs.
(1) and (1m), an amount includes the weight of cocaine, cocaine base, fentanyl, a fentanyl analog, carfentanil, heroin, phencyclidine, lysergic acid diethylamide, psilocin, psilocybin, amphetamine, methamphetamine, tetrahydrocannabinols, synthetic cannabinoids, or substituted cathinones, or any controlled substance analog of any of these substances together with any compound, mixture, diluent, plant material or other substance mixed or combined with the controlled substance or controlled substance analog.In - 2026 Legislature - 3 - LRBs0238/1 CMH:skw S ECTION 4 addition, in determining amounts under subs.
(1) (h) and (1m) (h), the amount of tetrahydrocannabinols means anything included under s.
961.14 (4) (t) and includes the weight of any marijuana.
S ECTION 5.
961.49 (1m) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read:
961.49 (1m) (intro.) If any person violates s.
961.41 (1) (cm), (d), (dm), (dn), (e), (f), (g) or (h) by delivering or distributing, or violates s.
961.41 (1m) (cm), (d), (dm), (dn), (e), (f), (g) or (h) by possessing with intent to deliver or distribute, cocaine, cocaine base, fentanyl,a fentanyl analog, carfentanil,heroin, phencyclidine, lysergic acid diethylamide, psilocin, psilocybin, amphetamine, methamphetamine, methcathinone or any form of tetrahydrocannabinols or a controlled substance analog of any of these substances and the delivery, distribution or possession takes place under any of the following circumstances, the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by law for that crime may be increased by 5 years:
S ECTION 6.
971.365 (1) (a) of the statutes is amended to read:
971.365 (1) (a) In any case under s.
961.41 (1) (em), 1999 stats., or s.
961.41 (1) (cm), (d), (dm), (dn), (e), (f), (g), or (h) involving more than one violation, all violations may be prosecuted as a single crime if the violations were pursuant to a single intent and design.
S ECTION 7.
971.365 (1) (b) of the statutes is amended to read:
971.365 (1) (b) In any case under s.
961.41 (1m) (em), 1999 stats., or s.
961.41 (1m) (cm), (d), (dm), (dn), (e), (f), (g), or (h) involving more than one violation, all violations may be prosecuted as a single crime if the violations were pursuant to a single intent and design.
- 2026 Legislature - 4 - LRBs0238/1 CMH:skw S ECTION 8 SECTION 8.
971.365 (2) of the statutes is amended to read:
971.365 (2) An acquittal or conviction under sub.
(1) does not bar a subsequent prosecution for any acts in violation of s.
961.41 (1) (em), 1999 stats., s.
961.41 (1m) (em), 1999 stats., s.
961.41 (3g) (a) 2., 1999 stats., or s.
961.41 (3g) (dm), 1999 stats., or s.
961.41 (1) (cm), (d), (dm), (dn), (e), (f), (g), or (h), (1m) (cm), (d), (dm), (dn), (e), (f), (g), or (h), or (3g) (am), (c), (d), (e), or (g) on which no evidence was received at the trial on the original charge.
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The bill adds penalties for violations involving carfentanil and modifies existing penalty structures related to controlled substances.

  • 961.41 (1) (a)

    or (d), (dm), → or, (dm), or (dn),

    This change clarifies that violations involving narcotic drugs listed under subsection (d) and (dm) as well as (dn) are relevant to the penalties specified under this section.

  • 961.41 (1) (dn)

    Carfentanil. If the person violates this subsection with respect to carfentanil and the amount manufactured, distributed, or delivered is: 1. Ten grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class E felony. 2. More than 10 grams but not more than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony. 3. More than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.

    This addition creates specific penalties for offenses involving carfentanil based on the amount involved.

  • 961.41 (1m) (dn)

    Carfentanil. If the person violates this subsection with respect to carfentanil and the amount possessed, with intent to manufacture, distribute, or deliver, is: 1. Ten grams or less, the person is guilty of a Class E felony. 2. More than 10 grams but not more than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class D felony. 3. More than 50 grams, the person is guilty of a Class C felony.

    This addition sets penalties for possession with intent to distribute carfentanil, categorizing the offense by the amount involved.

  • 961.41 (1r)

    cocaine, cocaine base, fentanyl, a fentanyl analog, → cocaine, cocaine base, fentanyl, a fentanyl analog, carfentanil, heroin,

    This change ensures carfentanil is included in the determination of weights for assessing controlled substance offenses.

  • 961.49 (1m) (intro.)

    heroin, phencyclidine, lysergic acid diethylamide, psilocin, psilocybin, amphetamine, methamphetamine, methcathinone or any form of tetrahydrocannabinols or a controlled substance analog of any of these substances → heroin, phencyclidine, lysergic acid diethylamide, psilocin, psilocybin, amphetamine, methamphetamine, methcathinone or any form of tetrahydrocannabinols or a controlled substance analog of any of these substances and

    This amendment broadens the range of substances subject to increased penalties for distribution near specified locations to include carfentanil.

  • 971.365 (1) (a)

    s. 961.41 (1) (em), 1999 stats., or → s. 961.41 (1) (em), 1999 stats., or s. 961.41 (1)

    This adjustment clarifies the conditions under which multiple violations of controlled substances can be prosecuted together.

  • 971.365 (1) (b)

    s. 961.41 (1m) (em), 1999 stats., or → s. 961.41 (1m) (em), 1999 stats., or s. 961.41 (1m)

    This clarification ensures that multiple violations under this section can also be prosecuted as a single crime.

  • 971.365 (2)

    An acquittal or conviction under sub. (1) does not bar a subsequent prosecution for any acts in violation of s. 961.41 (1) (em), 1999 stats., s. 961.41 (1m) (em), 1999 stats., s. 961.41 (3g) (a) 2., 1999 stats., or s. 961.41 (3g) (dm), 1999 stats., or s. 961.41 (1) (cm), (d), (dm), (dn), (e), (f), (g), or (h), (1m) (cm), (d), (dm), (dn), (e), (f), (g), or (h), or (3g) (am), (c), (d), (e), or (g) on which no evidence was received at the trial on the original charge.

    This addition reaffirms the rule regarding subsequent prosecutions for acts not considered in the original charge.

Action History

  1. Published 3-14-2026

  2. Report approved by the Governor on 3-13-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 100

  3. Presented to the Governor on 3-12-2026

  4. Report correctly enrolled

  5. Received from Assembly concurred in

  6. Ordered immediately messaged

  7. Read a third time and concurred in

  8. Rules suspended

  9. Ordered to a third reading

  10. Read a second time

  11. Rules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up

  12. Representative Ortiz-Velez added as a cosponsor

  13. Withdrawn from Committee on Rules and referred to calendar of 2-17-2026

  14. Read first time and referred to committee on Rules

  15. Received from Senate

  16. Ordered immediately messaged

  17. Read a third time and passed

  18. Rules suspended to give bill its third reading

  19. Ordered to a third reading

  20. Senate Substitute Amendment 1 adopted

  21. Read a second time

  22. Placed on calendar 2-11-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

  23. Available for scheduling

  24. Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, Ayes 5, Noes 0

  25. Report adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families, Ayes 5, Noes 0

  26. Executive action taken

  27. Public hearing held

  28. Senate Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Senator Jacque

  29. Read first time and referred to Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse Prevention, Children and Families

  30. Introduced by Senators Jacque and Nass; cosponsored by Representatives Piwowarczyk, Brill, Dittrich, Kreibich, Melotik, Murphy and Wichgers

Sponsors

  • Piwowarczyk · Cosponsor
  • Brill · Cosponsor
  • Dittrich · Cosponsor
  • Kreibich · Cosponsor
  • Melotik · Cosponsor
  • Murphy · Cosponsor
  • Wichgers · Cosponsor
  • André Jacque · Primary
  • Steve Nass · Cosponsor

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Co-sponsors (8)

  • Piwowarczyk
  • Brill
  • Dittrich
  • Kreibich
  • Melotik
  • Murphy
  • Wichgers
  • Nass, Steve Republican

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What does SB 692 do?
An Act to renumber 961.16 (3) (cm) of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 692?
SB 692 is sponsored by Piwowarczyk, Brill, Dittrich, Kreibich, Melotik, Murphy, Wichgers, Jacque, André (Republican), and Nass, Steve (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 692?
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced December 02, 2025. It awaits signature.
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