State resources / Wisconsin

Wisconsin Resources for Unwanted Calls & Texts

Source snapshot as of 2026-09-25. This page is informational and does not determine whether a particular contact violated a law.

Overview

Primary statute(s) in the source set
Wis. Stat. §100.52

Do Not Call

Registry information
National DNC registry serves Wisconsin protection

Calls

Voice-call coverage
YES

Text Messages

Text-message coverage
YES — telephone solicitation expressly includes text messages

Robocalls & Recorded Messages

Autodial / prerecorded-call information
Prerecorded-message restrictions within §100.52

Caller ID

Caller-ID / spoofing information
Caller-ID rules within §100.52

Private Enforcement

Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.

Private action
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Prerequisites
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Private remedy
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Attorney fees
Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Limitations
N/A
Defenses / safe harbors
Statutory exceptions include current-client and other categories

Government Enforcement

Government enforcement / penalties
§100.52 uses forfeiture language, including $100 provisions; government enforcement

Recent / Upcoming Changes

2025–2026 changes in the source set
Our current source set does not identify a material enacted change for 2025–2026.

Official Sources