Name, image, and likeness rights for University of Wisconsin System student athletes; maintenance costs for University of Wisconsin–Madison intercollegiate athletic facilities; and making an appropriation. (FE)
In plain English Allows University of Wisconsin student athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness, and funds athletic facility maintenance.
Official synopsis: An Act to amend 20.285 (1) (gj); to create 20.285 (1) (cj), 20.285 (1) (ck), 20.285 (1) (cL) and 36.11 (12) of the statutes; Relating to: name, image, and likeness rights for University of Wisconsin System student athletes; maintenance costs for University of Wisconsin–Madison intercollegiate…
Became lawPartial veto failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Imposing certain prohibitions on foreign influence at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)
An Act to create 36.46 of the statutes; Relating to: imposing certain prohibitions on foreign influence at University of Wisconsin System institutions. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Penalty enhancer for crimes committed by a person acting as an agent of a foreign government or terrorist organization with the intent to silence or punish persons for their political view, criminalizing the enforcement of foreign laws without federal or state approval, and providing a penalty. (FE)
In plain English Increases penalties for crimes committed by foreign government or terrorist organization agents to silence political speech, and criminalizes enforcing foreign laws without approval.
Official synopsis: An Act to amend 973.01 (2) (c) 2. a.; to create 165.27, 939.64 and 946.685 of the statutes; Relating to: penalty enhancer for crimes committed by a person acting as an agent of a foreign government or terrorist organization with the intent to silence or…
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Prohibiting state contracting with certain business entities and providing a penalty. (FE)
In plain English Prohibits state contracting with business entities that meet certain criteria and establishes penalties for violations.
Official synopsis: An Act to create 20.933 of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting state contracting with certain business entities and providing a penalty. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Banning the use of genetic software from foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities, the storage of any human genome sequencing data within the borders of a foreign adversary, and providing a penalty. (FE)
An Act to create 146.907 of the statutes; Relating to: banning the use of genetic software from foreign adversaries in medical and research facilities, the storage of any human genome sequencing data within the borders of a foreign adversary, and providing a penalty. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Prohibiting knowingly covering organ transplantation and related care under health insurance policies and the Medical Assistance program if the organ is transplanted in or originates from a country known to have participated in forced organ harvesting. (FE)
In plain English Prohibits health insurance and Medical Assistance from covering organ transplants if the organ originates from or is transplanted in a country known to practice forced organ harvesting.
Official synopsis: An Act to create 157.06 (15m) of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting knowingly covering organ transplantation and related care under health insurance policies and the Medical Assistance program if the organ is transplanted in or originates from a country known to have participated in forced…
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Prohibiting funding for health services for unlawfully present individuals. (FE)
In plain English Prohibits state funding for health services provided to people who are unlawfully present in the United States.
Official synopsis: An Act to create 20.926 of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting funding for health services for unlawfully present individuals. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
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)
In plain English Allows delivery and transportation network drivers to access portable benefit accounts and modifies insurance coverage rules for these workers.
Official synopsis: An Act to amend 71.63 (2), 102.07 (8) (a) and 108.02 (12) (a); to create 71.05 (6) (a) 30., 71.05 (6) (b) 57., 71.83 (1) (f), 102.01 (2) (ae), 102.01 (2) (an), 102.01 (2) (ann), 102.01 (2) (anp), 102.01 (2) (ant), 102.01 (2) (dc), 102.01…
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
An Act to create 101.123 (3) (n) of the statutes; Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
County sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)
In plain English Allows county sheriffs to assist federal authorities with immigration enforcement functions.
Official synopsis: An Act to create 59.28 (3) and 79.039 (1g) of the statutes; Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)
An Act to renumber and amend 115.385 (1) (b); to amend 115.385 (1) (c); to create 115.385 (1) (b) 2m. and 118.30 (1j) of the statutes; Relating to: changes to the educational assessment program and the school and school district accountability report. (FE)
VetoedFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 · 2026-05-13
Excluding certain event or sports wagers from the definition of “bet”.
An Act to create 945.01 (1) (h) of the statutes; Relating to: excluding certain event or sports wagers from the definition of “bet”.
Became lawPublished 4-10-2026 · 2026-04-09
Earned wage access services.
An Act to create 203.04 (2) (i), 203.04 (5) and 203.09 of the statutes; Relating to: earned wage access services.
Became lawPublished 4-4-2026 · 2026-04-03
Designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway. (FE)
An Act to create 84.1054 of the statutes; Relating to: designating the Tom Diehl Memorial Highway. (FE)
Became lawPublished 4-3-2026 · 2026-04-02
Consideration of a certain definition of antisemitism for purposes of laws, ordinances, policies, or criminal penalty enhancers concerning discrimination based on race, religion, color, or national origin.
An Act to create 20.932 of the statutes; Relating to: consideration of a certain definition of antisemitism for purposes of laws, ordinances, policies, or criminal penalty enhancers concerning discrimination based on race, religion, color, or national origin.
Became lawPublished 3-28-2026 · 2026-03-27
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