Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 124: Relating to: prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty.

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 124 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on March 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty. Primary sponsor: Joy Goeben (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Paul Tittl (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joy Goeben (Republican); Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican); Dave Maxey (Republican); David Steffen (Republican); and 9 more. 3 co-sponsors.