Madison Reporter

A new bill authored by State Sen. André Jacque in the Wisconsin Senate seeks to set standards for repairing and replacing defective agricultural implements to protect consumers, according to the Wisconsin State Senate.

According to the Wisconsin State Legislature's official website, the bill was described as follows: "repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty".

The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.

In essence, this bill establishes requirements for the repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty, akin to a "lemon law" applicable to agricultural equipment. If a defect significantly affecting the implement's use, value, or safety arises within the warranty or one year of purchase, the manufacturer, lessor, or authorized dealer must repair it. If the same issue remains unresolved after four repair attempts or the equipment is out of service for 30 days, the consumer is entitled to a replacement or refund. The bill also mandates that manufacturers disclose the reasons for returning nonconforming equipment to future buyers and outlines refund procedures for sales taxes. It does not restrict any additional rights available under other laws.

The bill was co-authored by Representative Paul Tittl (Republican-25th District). It was co-sponsored by Representative Clinton M. Anderson (Democrat-45th District), Representative Elijah R. Behnke (Republican-6th District), and Representative Jill Billings (Democrat-95th District), along 11 other co-sponsors.

André Jacque has authored or co-authored another four bills since the beginning of the 2025 session, with none of them being enacted.

Jacque graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2003 with a BS.

Jacque, a Republican, was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 2019 to represent the state's 1st Senate district, replacing previous state senator Caleb Frostman.

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
SB8	01/24/2025	Repair and replacement of implements of husbandry under warranty
SB7	01/24/2025	Prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state
SB6	01/24/2025	Impoundment of vehicles used in certain traffic offenses
SB2	01/24/2025	Expanding veterans benefits to individuals who served in Laos in support of the United States during the Vietnam War