Wisconsin Bills

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 217: Relating to: eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual’s name with the individual’s gender identity.

Senate Bill 217 modifies the process for individuals seeking to change their name. This bill specifically removes the requirement for public publication of a name change petition if the petitioner is seeking to conform their name with their gender identity. Currently, courts can require public notice unless a petitioner demonstrates potential danger from publication and confirms they are not avoiding debt or a criminal record. This change allows individuals to keep their name change petition confidential when it aligns with their gender identity, provided they meet other existing criteria.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 15: Relating to: condemning the pardons and sentence commutations of individuals involved in the violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

SJR 15 is a symbolic resolution passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature expressing disapproval of pardons and sentence commutations granted to individuals convicted of assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officers during the January 6, 2021, attack. It specifically condemns President Trump's 2025 actions pardoning or commuting sentences for those involved in violent assaults against law enforcement. The resolution states the legislature believes such individuals should be held accountable and aligns with support from police organizations. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or directly affect anyone but formally records the legislature's position.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 215: Relating to: eliminating the publication requirement for a name change petition seeking to conform an individual’s name with the individual’s gender identity.

Assembly Bill 215 (AB 215) modifies current law regarding name change petitions. The bill eliminates the requirement for individuals to publicly publish their name change petition if the change is sought to conform with the petitioner's gender identity. This creates an additional circumstance under which a name change petition can remain confidential. The bill directly affects individuals seeking to align their legal name with their gender identity by offering them greater privacy in this process.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 203: Relating to: limiting liability relating to traffic control devices for manufacturers and others.

AB 203 creates a new statute to limit the liability of manufacturers, distributors, sellers, installers, and owners of traffic control devices. It specifies that these entities are not liable for damages if a device complies with the state's official traffic control devices manual and operates as intended. This limitation applies to claims for personal injury, property damage, and other losses. However, liability can be established if a claimant proves by clear evidence that the device did not meet specifications or operate as intended at the time of the damages. The bill also includes a rebuttable presumption that a device complied if it met manual standards or had authorized deviations.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 30: Relating to: congratulating the University of Wisconsin–Madison women’s hockey team on winning the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey National Championship.

Assembly Joint Resolution 30 (AJR 30) congratulates the University of Wisconsin-Madison women’s hockey team on winning the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Hockey National Championship. It commends the team, coaching staff, athletic department, and chancellor for their achievement.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 31: Relating to: proclaiming March 31, 2025, as Wisconsin’s Transgender Day of Visibility.

Assembly Joint Resolution 31 proclaims March 31, 2025, as Wisconsin's Transgender Day of Visibility. This resolution formally recognizes the day to acknowledge, celebrate, and elevate transgender and nonbinary people across the state.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 209: Relating to: limiting liability relating to traffic control devices for manufacturers and others.

Senate Bill 209 limits the legal liability for manufacturers, distributors, sellers, installers, and owners of traffic control devices. Under this bill, these entities are not liable for damages if a device complies with the specifications outlined in the official traffic control devices manual and operates as intended. This protection covers various claims, including personal injury, property damage, negligence, and breach of warranty. However, the liability limitation does not apply if there is clear evidence that the device failed to meet specifications or operate as intended when the damage occurred. The bill also establishes a rebuttable presumption of compliance if the device was designed and installed according to manual standards or with authorized deviations.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 27: Relating to: condemning the pardons and sentence commutations of individuals involved in the violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Assembly Joint Resolution 27 is a resolution passed by the Wisconsin State Legislature condemning the pardons and sentence commutations granted to individuals involved in the violent attack on law enforcement officers at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The resolution affirms the legislature's belief that those found guilty of violent assaults against law enforcement should be held accountable for their actions.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

passed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SJR 12: Relating to: designating the month of March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month.

SJR 12 designates the month of March as Endosalpingiosis Awareness Month in Wisconsin. This resolution aims to increase public understanding of Endosalpingiosis, a rare disease primarily affecting women, and support those impacted by it.

failed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AB 160: Relating to: eliminating daylight saving time in Wisconsin.

Assembly Bill 160 proposes to eliminate daylight saving time in Wisconsin. It achieves this by repealing the state statute that currently mandates the annual time change. If enacted, Wisconsin residents and businesses would no longer adjust their clocks forward in spring or backward in fall. The bill also amends regulations for certain licensed premises, removing the special one-hour extension that currently occurs on the Sunday daylight saving time begins. This would establish a consistent standard time throughout the year for the state.

passed · Wisconsin · Assembly Mar 23, 2026

AJR 19: Relating to: honoring April 22, 2025, as the 55th anniversary of Earth Day.

Assembly Joint Resolution 19 honors April 22, 2025, as the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, an event founded by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin. The resolution encourages Wisconsinites to continue actions to preserve the environment.

failed · Wisconsin · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SB 174: Relating to: coverage of individuals with preexisting conditions and benefit limits under health plans.

Senate Bill 174 establishes state regulations for health plans regarding preexisting conditions and benefit limits. It would prevent individual and group health plans from denying coverage or imposing exclusions based on an individual's preexisting health condition. The bill also prohibits lifetime and annual dollar limits on benefits and sets rules for how premium rates can vary for individual and small employer plans. These provisions would only take effect if federal Affordable Care Act regulations related to these issues are no longer enforceable or preempt state law.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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