Relating to: prohibiting filing or recording contracts for services or materials that do not improve real estate and providing a penalty. (FE)

SB 172 prohibits filing or recording contracts for services or materials that do not improve real estate, such as non-physical services (e.g., consulting) or materials not attached to property. It directly affects contractors, property owners, and businesses that submit such contracts for official recording. The bill establishes penalties for violating this prohibition, though specific penalty amounts are not detailed in the provided text. This law aims to prevent the official recording of agreements that do not enhance property value through physical improvements. The bill was enacted as 2025 Wisconsin Act 32 after receiving gubernatorial approval in August 2025.