Technology

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 535: Relating to: the regulation of digital assets.

SB 535 prevents local governments and state agencies from blocking digital asset use. It allows people to pay for legal goods/services with digital assets (like crypto) and store them using personal digital wallets (self-hosted or hardware devices). The bill defines key terms like "blockchain" and "staking" but focuses on prohibiting government restrictions on these activities. It directly affects cities, counties, state departments, and residents using digital assets for payments or custody.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits government restrictions on digital asset use, enabling crypto payments/storage and directly advancing technology adoption in financial services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 679: Relating to: prohibiting a law enforcement agency from accessing personal data in exchange for payment without a warrant.

SB 679 prohibits law enforcement agencies from obtaining personal data from third parties (like tech companies or data brokers) in exchange for payment without a court warrant. It covers data such as location history, health records, financial details, browsing habits, and biometric information. Exceptions allow access if police have a warrant, face an emergency involving immediate danger, the data is publicly available, or the individual consented. This directly affects how police can legally acquire personal information from private entities.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires warrants for law enforcement data access, protecting civil rights and enhancing police accountability per criminal justice reform principles.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits warrantless law enforcement access to personal data from tech companies, strengthening data privacy protections as defined in the topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Policing Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Privacy

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signed · Wisconsin · Senate Jul 3, 2025

SB 108: Relating to: sharing minors’ safety plans. (FE)

SB 108 creates a secure online portal to share minors' safety plans during mental health or behavioral crises. It allows minors (13+) to create written plans with a facilitator, including contact info, de-escalation strategies, and crisis guidance, which they can share only with designated safety plan partners (like schools, law enforcement, or health providers) after signing a consent form. The portal, managed by the state, requires minor consent for sharing, limits access to crisis situations or updates, and expires after one year. This directly affects minors at risk of crisis encounters with emergency services and the agencies coordinating their care. The bill standardizes how safety information is shared while requiring explicit consent and confidentiality.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates secure portal for minors' mental health safety plans shared with health providers during crises, improving access to mental health crisis support and patient rights via consent-based sharing.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologySecure portal with minor consent for safety plans enhances data privacy protections in crisis scenarios, aligning with privacy-focused tech policy indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Digital Government

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 636: Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for nuclear fusion technology projects. (FE)

SB 636 creates a sales and use tax exemption for businesses developing nuclear fusion technology. It exempts specific equipment, materials, and software listed in the bill (such as fusion reactors, diagnostic tools, and specialized materials) when used exclusively in qualified fusion projects. Qualified projects include research on energy generation, medical isotopes, plasma physics, or fusion-enabling technologies. Businesses must obtain certification from the corporation to qualify for the exemption, covering both direct purchases and contractor-transferred items used in these projects. The exemption applies to sales and use of qualifying items at the project location.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates sales/use tax exemption for qualifying nuclear fusion projects, reducing business tax burden and providing targeted tax relief per bill's explicit exemption language.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts sales tax for nuclear fusion energy projects, promoting clean energy development and infrastructure investment per bill's focus on energy generation research.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax exemption for nuclear fusion technology development, directly supporting advancement of this technology through financial incentive for qualified projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 204: Relating to: creating a video game production tax credit and making an appropriation. (FE)

AB 204 creates a 30% tax credit for video game developers in the state, directly affecting companies producing qualifying video games within the state. The credit applies to 30% of eligible wages paid to workers directly developing games or eligible expenditures (like software licenses), excluding wages, marketing costs, capital expenses, or content violating specific laws. Developers must certify claims with an independent CPA audit and comply with strict definitions, such as excluding political, educational, or social media-focused games. The credit is funded through a new appropriation account and cannot exceed the state’s tax liability for the year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates 30% tax credit for video game developers, providing fiscal incentive and tax relief that directly impacts state tax policy and budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates 30% tax credit for video game developers, directly funding and advancing the technology sector (video game production) through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes State Budget Tax Incentives Social Media

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signed · Wisconsin · Senate Dec 10, 2025

SB 279: Relating to: grants to law enforcement agencies for data-sharing platforms.

SB 279 creates a grant program for Wisconsin law enforcement agencies to purchase data-sharing platforms that meet specific technical requirements. The bill requires platforms to integrate real-time data from existing systems, eliminate duplicate records, provide advanced search tools, and maintain strict security with role-based access controls. Agencies receiving grants must use funds exclusively for compliant platforms that meet all 11 specified criteria, including secure hosting, scalability, and compatibility with current identity management systems. Grants are available only until June 30, 2027, and directly affect local and state law enforcement agencies seeking to upgrade their data infrastructure.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires secure data-sharing platforms with role-based access and security protocols, enhancing cybersecurity standards for law enforcement agencies.95% confidence

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 400: Relating to: use restrictions on state and local government electronic devices.

SB 400 restricts state and local government employees from using official electronic devices to access social media, apps, or AI tools owned by entities based in designated "foreign countries of concern" (as defined by federal regulations). It directly affects state agencies and local governmental units (like cities, school districts, and special districts) by prohibiting non-law enforcement personnel from downloading or using these foreign-owned technologies on government-owned devices. The bill allows for limited exceptions through written waivers granted by the secretary of administration for specific work purposes. This is a policy change focused on limiting government use of foreign-owned digital tools, not a procedural or commemorative measure.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts government use of foreign-owned tech on devices to address security concerns, directly limiting access to specific technologies per bill's prohibitions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Apr 2, 2026

AB 657: Relating to: a sales and use tax exemption for nuclear fusion technology projects. (FE)

AB 657 exempts sales and use taxes for specific equipment and materials used exclusively in qualified nuclear fusion technology projects. It covers over 70 listed items, including plasma heating systems, superconductors, diagnostic tools, specialized materials like lithium and tungsten, and safety equipment. The exemption applies to businesses conducting fusion projects focused on energy generation, medical isotope production, research, or other fusion-related applications as defined in the bill. This policy directly reduces costs for companies developing nuclear fusion technology by eliminating taxes on qualifying purchases.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill provides tax exemption for fusion projects, reducing business tax burden to promote innovation in energy technology.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyExempts taxes for nuclear fusion energy projects, promoting clean energy infrastructure development and advancement.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly includes medical isotope production as a covered application, enabling healthcare-related diagnostic and treatment tools through tax exemption.70% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyTax exemption for nuclear fusion tech equipment directly supports advancement of this emerging technology sector through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 471: Relating to: the regulation of digital assets.

AB 471 prevents cities, towns, and counties from banning residents or businesses from using digital assets (like cryptocurrency) to pay for goods/services or storing them in personal wallets (e.g., hardware or self-hosted wallets). It explicitly allows individuals to operate blockchain nodes, develop related software, transfer digital assets, and participate in staking (locking assets to support network security). The bill defines key terms like "digital asset" and "stake" to clarify these protections, ensuring local governments cannot restrict these activities. This directly affects digital asset users, service providers, and local governments across the state.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyPrevents local bans on digital asset use, enabling blockchain operations, staking, and transfers per explicit language protecting digital rights and innovation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Emerging Technology

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signed · Wisconsin · Assembly Oct 31, 2025

AB 2: Relating to: requiring school boards to adopt policies to prohibit the use of wireless communication devices during instructional time.

AB 2 requires Wisconsin school boards to adopt policies banning student use of wireless communication devices (like cell phones, tablets, laptops, and gaming devices) during instructional time, effective July 1, 2026. The policy must define "wireless communication device," include specific exceptions for emergencies, health needs, individualized education programs, and teacher-approved educational use, and allow boards to add other learning-focused exceptions. It directly affects school boards, which must create and implement these policies, while students are the primary group subject to the restrictions. The bill does not mandate device confiscation but permits it as a consequence for violations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates school policies restricting student device use during instruction to minimize distractions, enhancing learning focus and classroom environment.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts student use of wireless devices (cell phones, tablets) in classrooms during instruction, directly limiting technology access in educational settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Teachers Telecommunications