AB 1140 Wisconsin Assembly · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: actions for relief from extrajudicial eviction in small claims court. (FE)

This Wisconsin bill modifies small claims court procedures for eviction cases by adjusting timeframes for legal notices and service of process. It shortens the required notice period for eviction summons from 8 days to 5 days and reduces the maximum return date from 30 days to 25 days. The legislation also mandates the use of certified mail with return receipt for serving eviction-related documents and requires courts to complete possession trials within 30 days after the defendant appears. These changes apply specifically to residential eviction actions and actions seeking relief from extrajudicial evictions in Wisconsin small claims courts.
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Introduced Mar 13, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Representatives Clancy, Anderson, Madison, Sinicki and Stubbs; cosponsored by Senators Larson and Ratcliff
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