Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 701: Relating to: adopting the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act.

Passed one chamber Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 701 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: adopting the Uniform Public Expression Protection Act. Primary sponsor: Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican); Elijah Behnke (Republican); Lindee Brill (Republican); Barbara Dittrich (Republican); and 8 more. 1 co-sponsor.