Wisconsin SB610: An Act to amend 961.49 (2m); to create 961.49 (1m) (e) of the statutes; Relating to: increasing the maximum penalty for certain controlled substances offenses if the violation occurs near a homeless shelter and providing a penalty.

What the bill says

An Act to amend 961.49 (2m); to create 961.49 (1m) (e) of the statutes; relating to: increasing the maximum penalty for certain controlled substances offenses if the violation occurs near a homeless shelter and providing a penalty.

From the enrolled text, February 20, 2026:

An Act to amend 961.49 (2m); to create 961.49 (1m) (e) of the statutes; relating to: increasing the maximum penalty for certain controlled substances offenses if the violation occurs near a homeless shelter and providing a penalty. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: SB610,1Section 1. 961.49 (1m) (e) of the statutes is created to read: 961.49 (1m) (e) While the person is in a homeless shelter or while the person is on or within 1,000 feet of the premises of a homeless shelter if either the person knows or should have known that he or she is on or within 1,000 feet of the premises of a homeless shelter or the homeless shelter is readily recognizable as a homeless shelter. SB610,2Section 2. 961.49 (2m) of the statutes is amended to read: 961.49 (2m) If any person violates s. 961.65 and, during the violation, the person intends to deliver or distribute methamphetamine or a controlled substance analog of methamphetamine under any of the circumstances listed under sub. (1m) (a), (b), (c), or (d), or (e), the maximum term of imprisonment for that crime is increased by 5 years. Down Down /2025/related/vetoedinfull/sb610 true vetoedenrolledbills /2025/related/vetoedinfull/sb610 vetoedenrolledbills/2025/REG/SB610 vetoedenrolledbills/2025/REG/SB610 section true - Menu - »2025 - »Related Documents - »Vetoed in Full - »SB610: …

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Sponsors

• Hutton, Rob (R, SD-005) · primary sponsor
• Nass, Steve (R, SD-011)
• Jacque, André (R, SD-001)
• Wimberger, Eric (R, SD-002)
• Tomczyk, Cory (R, SD-029)
• Donovan, Bob (R, HD-061)
• Behnke, Elijah (R, HD-006)
• Dittrich, Barbara (R, HD-099)
• Gundrum, Rick (R, HD-058)
• Knodl, Daniel (R, HD-024)
• Kreibich, Rob (R, HD-028)
• Kurtz, Tony (R, HD-041)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
2. May 12, 2026: Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
3. March 27, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-27-2026
4. March 26, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 3-26-2026
5. February 20, 2026: Report correctly enrolled
6. February 13, 2026: Received from Assembly concurred in
7. February 12, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
8. February 12, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 56, Noes 42
9. February 12, 2026: Rules suspended
10. February 12, 2026: Ordered to a third reading

Votes

• CONCURRENCE (February 12, 2026): 56 yea, 42 nay, passed
• PASSAGE (January 21, 2026): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB610?

SB610 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to amend 961.49 (2m); to create 961.49 (1m) (e) of the statutes; Relating to: increasing the maximum penalty for certain controlled substances offenses if the violation occurs near a homeless shelter and providing a penalty.

What does SB610 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend 961.49 (2m); to create 961.49 (1m) (e) of the statutes; relating to: increasing the maximum penalty for certain controlled substances offenses if the violation occurs near a homeless shelter and providing a penalty.

What is the status of SB610?

Vetoed as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored SB610?

Hutton, Rob (R, SD-005), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB610?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sb610