Representative Oldenburg’s Bill Signed Into Law: 2023 Wisconsin Act 57

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 7, 2023

CONTACT: Rep. Loren Oldenburg

(608) 237-9196

Representative Oldenburg’s Bill Signed Into Law: 2023 Wisconsin Act 57

MADISON – Representative Loren Oldenburg (R-Viroqua) authored Senate Bill 35. Senate Bill 35 was signed into law on November 6, 2023 and is now 2023 Wisconsin Act 57.

2023 Wisconsin Act 57 requires the Department of Transportation to inquire whether a vehicle owner would like to add emergency contact information to their file. Adding this information is completely optional and only law enforcement can access it.

“It is an honor to have Senate Bill 35 signed into law, and I would like to thank Vernon County Sheriff Roy Torgerson for all of his help on this legislation” said Oldenburg, “This common sense law will help families get in touch with their loved ones who have been involved in an accident in a more timely manner.”

2023 Wisconsin Act 57 brings Wisconsin in line with various other states who already have similar programs in place. Those applying for a driver’s license or going through the renewal process will have the opportunity to add an emergency contact to their file in six months.