Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 190: Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state’s public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court.

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

Plain-language summary

AB 190 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on April 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: obtaining attorney fees and costs under the state’s public records law when an authority voluntarily or unilaterally releases a contested record after an action has been filed in court. Primary sponsor: Todd Novak (Republican), Rob Swearingen (Republican), Clint Anderson (Democratic), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Ben Franklin (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Gus Gustafson (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Paul Tittl (Republican), Travis Tranel (Republican), Ron Tusler (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Bob Wittke (Republican), Scott Allen (Republican). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Todd Novak (Republican); Rob Swearingen (Republican); Clint Anderson (Democratic); Dave Armstrong (Republican); and 19 more. 9 co-sponsors.