MADISON, WI – This morning, SB 283 was signed into law as 2025 Wisconsin Act 14. This legislation establishes a program to provide law enforcement and fire protective services with hearing protection devices. As the Assembly author of this legislation, Representative Brent Jacobson (R – Mosinee) released following statement:
“In the process of keeping us safe, the brave men and women who work as police officers and firefighters routinely experience dangerous levels of noise and permanent hearing loss,” said Rep. Jacobson. “Act 14 gives our public servants access to advanced hearing protection devices, safeguarding their quality of life and reducing workers compensation claims for hearing damage. This assistance is especially meaningful for small or rural departments like the ones in my district.”
Act 14 establishes a program to provide law enforcement agencies and fire departments with active hearing protection devices, which dampen harmfully loud noises while allowing non-hazardous noise to pass through. This program will receive $2.6 million in funding through the 2025-27 Budget.
“Our public safety professionals already risk so much in the course of doing their jobs,” said Rep. Jacobson. “I’m proud to see this bill become law, and I look forward to delivering further wins to our police and firefighters.”
