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vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 202: Relating to: voidable provisions in residential rental agreements and the application of the Wisconsin Consumer Act to leases. (FE)

Assembly Bill 202 primarily removes residential rental agreements from the scope of the Wisconsin Consumer Act. It changes how certain problematic provisions in residential leases are handled, allowing tenants to elect to void the entire agreement or sever only the voidable clauses, rather than the agreement being automatically void. Such voidable clauses include those that authorize landlords to take action against tenants for contacting law enforcement or health services, or for being a victim of a crime. If a tenant voids the agreement, it converts to a periodic tenancy under similar terms, or if a provision is severed, the rest of the agreement remains in effect. Tenants who suffer financial loss due to these voidable provisions can sue for double damages, costs, and attorney fees, excluding rent payments.

Topics ✓ Housing

vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 146: Relating to: prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty.

SB 146 prohibits individuals convicted of a violent felony from legally changing their name. It amends existing law to clarify that the prohibition applies specifically to violent crimes classified as felonies, not all violent offenses. This directly affects people with violent felony convictions who seek to change their legal name. The bill establishes a clear legal barrier to name changes for this group, with penalties for violations.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 7: Relating to: prohibiting a foreign adversary from acquiring agricultural or forestry land in this state.

This bill would prevent foreign governments or entities hostile to the U.S. from purchasing agricultural or forestry land within the state. It directly affects potential foreign buyers and landowners by prohibiting such acquisitions of farmland or forest land. The key provision bans transactions involving designated "foreign adversaries" and applies to all agricultural or forestry land, including leases or long-term agreements. The bill is currently under review by the Agriculture and Revenue Committee following a public hearing.

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 24: Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)

AB 24 requires Wisconsin county sheriffs to verify the immigration status of individuals jailed for felony offenses by requesting specific documentation (such as passports, birth records, or immigration documents) to confirm lawful presence in the U.S. If verification fails, sheriffs must notify federal Homeland Security and comply with federal detainer requests. Sheriffs must annually report compliance and maintain records of individuals found unlawfully present, with data shared with the state justice department. Counties failing to comply face a 15% reduction in state funding for the following year. The bill directly affects felony inmates, sheriffs, and state-local funding relationships.

Topics ✗ Immigration

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 241: Relating to: required ratio of journeyworkers to apprentices in apprenticeship programs and contracts.

AB 241 amends Wisconsin statute 106.015(1) to prohibit requiring more than one journeyworker for every two apprentices in apprenticeship programs or contracts. This directly affects apprenticeship programs, particularly those governed by collective bargaining agreements, by limiting the minimum journeyworker-to-apprentice ratio. The bill prevents state agencies from enforcing or authorizing stricter ratios (e.g., requiring two journeyworkers per apprentice) through rules, program approvals, or contracts. It takes effect for collective bargaining agreements when they expire or are modified, renewed, or extended. The legislation aims to standardize ratio requirements across apprenticeship programs statewide.

Topics ✗ Labor & Employment

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 1: Relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)

AB 1 standardizes how Wisconsin schools and districts are evaluated by requiring consistent assessment metrics. It mandates that the state department use the same cut scores and performance categories for English/language arts and math tests in grades 3-8 that align with national National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) standards. For high school grades 9-11, it requires using the same metrics applied in the 2021-22 school year. This directly affects all public schools and districts in Wisconsin by changing how their accountability reports are calculated. The bill aims to create uniformity in school performance evaluations across the state.

signed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 45: Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)

SB 45 is the 2025 executive budget act, primarily allocating state funds through new grant programs and modifications to existing funding mechanisms. It creates a grant program for local construction projects requiring 50% nonstate funding, allocates $10 million to the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute (with matching private funding required), and establishes a state film office within the Department of Tourism. The bill also directs annual county grants, authorizes tribal government training grants for the Oneida Nation, and specifies annual transfers from the local government fund to the transportation fund. These provisions focus on funding distribution for infrastructure, healthcare, cultural programs, and tribal-state collaboration.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

vetoed · Wisconsin · Senate May 13, 2026

SB 4: Relating to: agreements for direct primary care.

SB 4 establishes legal requirements for direct primary care agreements in Wisconsin. It defines these contracts as written arrangements between healthcare providers and patients (or employers) where providers offer ongoing primary care services for a fixed subscription fee. Key provisions mandate that agreements must detail specific services, specify the fee, allow termination with written notice, and be signed by both parties. The bill was vetoed by the Governor on August 11, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 87: Relating to: restitution orders following a conviction for human trafficking and restoration of the right to vote to a person barred from voting as a result of a felony conviction. (FE)

AB 87 modifies Wisconsin law to require courts to order immediate restitution payments for human trafficking convictions (specifically under sections 940.302(2) or 948.051) and to enforce these payments through property execution if unpaid. It also changes voting rights restoration rules: a person convicted of a felony regains voting rights only after completing their sentence, paying all fines/costs/restitution, and finishing any court-ordered community service. The bill mandates that the elections commission must inform individuals in writing when their voting rights are restored. This directly affects people convicted of human trafficking (impacting restitution timing) and all felony offenders (impacting voting rights restoration conditions). The law was vetoed by the governor on August 11, 2025.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 73: Relating to: statutory recognition of specialized treatment court and commercial court dockets.

AB 73 creates a new statute (Chapter 798) to formally recognize two types of specialized court programs in Wisconsin: treatment courts and commercial courts. Treatment courts (e.g., drug, mental health, veterans courts) address underlying issues like addiction to reduce recidivism through treatment and supervision, while commercial courts handle business disputes more efficiently. The bill establishes these dockets within the existing court system, requiring judges to receive specialized training and operate using graduated sanctions and rewards. It directly affects courts handling these case types, aiming to improve outcomes for participants and streamline dispute resolution.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 269: Relating to: delivery network couriers and transportation network drivers, Department of Financial Institutions’ approval to offer portable benefit accounts, providing for insurance coverage, modifying administrative rules related to accident and sickness insurance, and granting rule-making authority. (FE)

AB 269 creates "portable benefit accounts" for delivery drivers and transportation network drivers (e.g., app-based food or package delivery workers) who are classified as independent contractors. The bill defines key terms like "application-based driver" and specifies that these workers are not considered employees if companies avoid controlling their schedules or restricting work for other platforms. It also establishes a 10% penalty for workers who misuse funds from these benefit accounts and modifies insurance rules for accident/sickness coverage. The bill grants the Department of Financial Institutions authority to regulate these accounts and related insurance provisions. (Note: This bill was vetoed by the Governor on August 8, 2025.)

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

vetoed · Wisconsin · Assembly May 13, 2026

AB 85: Relating to: recommendation to revoke extended supervision, parole, or probation if a person is charged with a crime. (FE)

AB 85 requires Wisconsin's Department of Corrections to recommend revoking parole, probation, or extended supervision whenever a person under supervision is charged with a new crime. This applies directly to individuals on community supervision who face new criminal charges. The bill mandates that the department submit this recommendation to the appropriate administrative body, triggering a hearing process unless the person waives it. The law changes existing statutes to make this recommendation automatic upon a new charge, without requiring proof of violation first.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice