Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 296: Relating to: eliminating the 13-week limit on the garnishment of earnings of certain debtors.

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

Plain-language summary

AB 296 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on May 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: eliminating the 13-week limit on the garnishment of earnings of certain debtors. Primary sponsor: Ron Tusler (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ron Tusler (Republican); Barbara Dittrich (Republican); Rick Gundrum (Republican); Dean Kaufert (Republican); and 9 more. 2 co-sponsors.