Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 1063: Relating to: prohibiting landlords from charging application fees and credit checks and background checks obtained by landlords.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 1063 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on February 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: prohibiting landlords from charging application fees and credit checks and background checks obtained by landlords. Primary sponsor: Jamie Wall (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jamie Wall (Democratic); Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic); Kelda Roys (Democratic); Mark Spreitzer (Democratic). 6 co-sponsors.