Assembly Bill 77 aims to address the issue of registration plate concealment devices in Wisconsin. The bill introduces new statutes, specifically section 347.495, which defines a registration plate concealment device as any manual, electronic, or mechanical device that can switch between multiple registration plates, obstruct or conceal a registration plate, or alter its appearance to make the registration number unreadable. The bill prohibits the possession, sale, purchase, installation, and use of such devices, as well as equipping any motor vehicle with them.

Violators of these provisions may face penalties of up to $1,000 in fines or imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both, as outlined in the newly created section 347.50 (6). Additionally, any vehicle found to be equipped with a registration plate concealment device may be impounded, with the owner responsible for the reasonable costs associated with towing and impounding. This legislation seeks to enhance compliance with vehicle registration laws and improve public safety on the roads.