SB 784 Wisconsin Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Relating to: warrior-style training of law enforcement officers. (FE)

SB 784 bans state law enforcement agencies from providing, arranging, or reimbursing "warrior-style training" for officers. This type of training is defined as instruction that dehumanizes people, encourages aggressive conduct, or de-emphasizes human life or constitutional rights, potentially increasing the likelihood of deadly force use. The bill prohibits state agencies from contracting with organizations offering such training and denies certification or reimbursement for any training involving warrior-style methods. However, it explicitly allows training in aikido (a specific martial art) to continue without restriction.
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Introduced Dec 22, 2025 Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Introduced by Senators Larson, Roys and Spreitzer; cosponsored by Representatives Madison, Haywood, Hong, Clancy, Cruz, Phelps, Tenorio and Arney
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