Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 500: Relating to: prohibiting corporal punishment in public and private schools.

In committee Last action July 2, 2026: Representative McGuire added as a coauthor

Plain-language summary

AB 500 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on October 9, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: prohibiting corporal punishment in public and private schools. Primary sponsor: Ryan Clancy (Democratic), Renuka Mayadev (Democratic), Deb Andraca (Democratic), Mike Bare (Democratic), Jill Billings (Democratic), Karen DeSanto (Democratic), Ben DeSmidt (Democratic), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Alex Joers (Democratic), Tara Johnson (Democratic), Darrin Madison (Democratic), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Christian Phelps (Democratic), Ann Roe (Democratic), Lee Snodgrass (Democratic), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Angelito Tenorio (Democratic), Kalan Haywood (Democratic), Christine Sinicki (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 2, 2026): Representative McGuire added as a coauthor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ryan Clancy (Democratic); Renuka Mayadev (Democratic); Deb Andraca (Democratic); Mike Bare (Democratic); and 17 more. 5 co-sponsors.