Brent Jacobson, Wisconsin State Representative for 87th District | https://www.facebook.com
Brent Jacobson, Wisconsin State Representative for 87th District | https://www.facebook.com
According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "public protective services hearing protection assistance. (FE)".
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill mandates the Department of Transportation to create and oversee a hearing protection program for public protective services. It involves procuring commercially available hearing protection devices from manufacturers, designed for repeated use and complete ear canal insertion, with a minimum noise reduction rating of 25 decibels and maximum output of 80 decibels. The program will supply law enforcement and fire protective agencies in Wisconsin upon request, allowing agencies to obtain the necessary quantity of these devices to ensure safety and hearing protection for their personnel.
The bill was co-authored by Senator Jesse L. James (Republican-23rd District) and Representative Jerry L. O'Connor (Republican-60th District). It was sponsored by Senator Patrick Testin (Republican-24th District).
Brent Jacobson has co-authored or authored another 78 bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.
Jacobson graduated from Saint Cloud State University in 2006 with a BS and again in 2009 from West Virginia University College of Law with a JD.
Jacobson, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2025 to represent the state's 87th Assembly district, replacing previous state representative James Edming.
In Wisconsin, the legislative process starts when a senator, constituent, group, or agency proposes an idea for a bill. After drafting, the bill is introduced, numbered, and referred to a committee for review and public input. If approved, it moves through three readings and votes in both the Senate and Assembly. Once both chambers pass the same version, the bill goes to the governor, who can sign it, veto it, or let it become law without a signature. Only a small share of bills introduced each session ultimately become law. You can learn more about the Wisconsin legislative process here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB285 | 05/30/2025 | Public protective services hearing protection assistance. (FE) |
| AB223 | 04/23/2025 | Residency requirements for persons circulating nomination papers or recall petitions |
| AB201 | 04/16/2025 | Extortion, sexual extortion, and providing a penalty |
| AB179 | 04/15/2025 | Requirements for lighting on police vehicles |
| AB169 | 04/08/2025 | Various changes to the unemployment insurance law. (FE) |
| AB164 | 04/08/2025 | Various changes to the unemployment insurance law and federal Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment grants. (FE) |
| AB105 | 03/10/2025 | The distribution of certain material on the Internet |
| AB85 | 02/28/2025 | Recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE) |
| AB73 | 02/24/2025 | Statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets |
| AB66 | 02/24/2025 | Dismissing or amending certain criminal charges and deferred prosecution agreements for certain crimes |
| AB65 | 02/24/2025 | Entering certain places with intent to commit battery and providing a penalty |
| AB33 | 02/17/2025 | Representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty |
| AB29 | 02/17/2025 | Impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses |
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