Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 965: Relating to: artificial intelligence systems that simulate humanlike relationships with children 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 965 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on January 29, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: artificial intelligence systems that simulate humanlike relationships with children and providing a penalty. Primary sponsor: Ben Franklin (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (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: Ben Franklin (Republican); Joy Goeben (Republican); Dave Armstrong (Republican); Elijah Behnke (Republican); and 9 more. 2 co-sponsors.