Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Jun 1, 2026

SB 1171: Relating to: prohibiting retail dynamic price gouging of consumer goods and providing a penalty.

This bill prohibits retail sellers from using artificial intelligence or other computational systems to set personalized prices for individual consumers when selling packaged consumer goods. It defines "dynamic price gouging" as using consumer data, such as information from data brokers or surveillance technology, to create customized prices for specific buyers. Retailers who violate this rule could face warnings, civil penalties of up to $10,000, or legal injunctions preventing them from continuing the practice. The law applies to goods intended for personal or household use and takes effect four months after publication.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts AI-driven personalized pricing using consumer data, protecting privacy and limiting surveillance technology misuse in retail.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 1128: Relating to: insurer claims denial practices and auditing, creating the Office of the Public Intervenor, granting rule-making authority, and making an appropriation. (FE)

This bill creates a new Office of the Public Intervenor within the state insurance commissioner's office to help individuals with insurance claims, policies, and appeals for medical procedures and medications. It establishes rules requiring insurers to process disability insurance claims within reasonable timeframes, provide detailed explanations for claim denials, and disclose when artificial intelligence is used in claim decisions. The office can levy assessments on insurers based on their premium volume to fund its operations and conduct audits of claims denial practices. Additionally, the bill prohibits specific insurer practices such as using vague policy terms, stalling claim reviews, or allowing non-physician personnel to determine medical necessity.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates oversight office to protect patient rights, improve insurance claim processes, and increase transparency in healthcare decisions.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires insurers to disclose AI use in claim decisions, promoting transparency and consumer protection in technology applications.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Artificial Intelligence

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 855: Relating to: synthetic digital representations and providing a penalty.

AB 855 prohibits creating and sharing synthetic digital representations (like AI-generated images, videos, or audio) that use someone's recognizable personal characteristic (face, voice, etc.) without their consent, appear authentic to a reasonable person, and are intended to coerce, harass, intimidate, or defraud for monetary gain. It classifies unauthorized use for coercion/harassment as a Class A misdemeanor and for financial gain as a Class I felony. Key exceptions include tech providers (protected under Section 230), newsworthy content, and clear disclaimers like "This content generated by AI" in the media itself. The law directly affects individuals whose likenesses are misused without consent and aims to prevent non-consensual deepfakes used for harm.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits non-consensual AI-generated deepfakes to protect personal privacy, aligning with data privacy regulations and consumer protection measures.85% confidence

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 815: Relating to: synthetic digital representations and providing a penalty.

SB 815 prohibits creating and sharing AI-generated content that mimics a real person's face, voice, or other identifying features without their consent, if intended to harass, intimidate, or defraud for financial gain. It establishes a Class A misdemeanor for misuse to coerce or harass, and a Class I felony for profit-driven misuse. The law includes key exceptions: tech companies, news content, and creators who clearly label AI-generated material (e.g., "This content generated by AI" in videos, images, or audio). It directly affects individuals whose likenesses are exploited without consent and sets clear penalties for malicious use of synthetic media.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits non-consensual AI deepfakes for harassment/profit, requiring clear labeling. Protects individuals from digital harm, aligning with consumer privacy regulations.90% confidence

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 292: Relating to: the use of artificial intelligence or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings and of telephone or live audiovisual interpretation in criminal trials. (FE)

AB 292 allows courts to use artificial intelligence or machine-assisted translation services instead of or alongside human interpreters in both civil and criminal court proceedings. It also updates rules to permit telephone or live audiovisual interpretation in criminal trials (beyond just non-trial stages) and clarifies that using AI translation does not require a waiver that would normally be needed for alternative interpretation methods. This bill directly affects court proceedings involving language barriers, expanding options for language assistance without mandating AI use. The law amends specific statutes to implement these changes, focusing on procedural flexibility for courts.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands access to interpretation in criminal trials via AI/audiovisual methods, enhancing fair proceedings and protecting defendant rights, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly permits AI translation in courts without waivers, advancing technology adoption in public services and clarifying legal pathways for machine-assisted interpretation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 377: Relating to: establishing English as the official state language, use of artificial intelligence or other machine-assisted translation tools in lieu of appointing English language interpreters, and use of English for governmental oral and written communication and for nongovernmental purposes. (FE)

AB 377 establishes English as the official language of the state and requires all state agencies and local governmental units (like cities, counties, and school districts) to conduct official communications in English. It allows these entities to use artificial intelligence or machine translation tools instead of hiring human interpreters for individuals with language barriers, while still requiring interpreters in specific cases like health/safety emergencies or legal proceedings. The bill permits limited exceptions for non-English communication (e.g., for teaching languages, protecting criminal defendants' rights, or complying with federal law), but prohibits restricting private language use for non-governmental purposes. This law directly affects government operations and individuals seeking services who need language assistance.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExplicitly permits AI/machine translation tools for government communication, directly enabling technology adoption in public services over human interpreters.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 33: Relating to: representations depicting nudity and providing a penalty.

AB 33 creates new laws prohibiting the non-consensual creation and distribution of technology-generated intimate images (like deepfakes) using someone's recognizable likeness. It specifically bans posting, sharing, or exhibiting such "synthetic intimate representations" with intent to coerce, harass, or intimidate the person depicted. The bill also prohibits reproducing private intimate images without the depicted person's consent. These provisions directly protect individuals whose likenesses could be used in non-consensual intimate content, targeting harmful uses of AI and digital tools. The law defines "synthetic intimate representation" as technology-generated content using identifiable features to depict intimate scenes, regardless of artificial elements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits non-consensual deepfakes and intimate image distribution without consent, directly protecting data privacy and digital rights in technology misuse.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 295: Relating to: the use of artificial intelligence or other machine assisted translation in court proceedings and of telephone or live audiovisual interpretation in criminal trials. (FE)

This bill permits courts to use artificial intelligence translation tools instead of or alongside human interpreters in both civil and criminal court proceedings. It applies to all court settings requiring language assistance, including municipal courts and criminal trials. The key change is that courts no longer need to obtain waivers from parties to use AI translation, which differs from current rules for human interpreters. It directly affects non-English speakers accessing court services and court staff managing interpretation needs.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly permits AI translation in courts, advancing technology adoption without restrictions for language assistance in legal settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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