Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 146: Relating to: prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty.

Vetoed Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

Plain-language summary

SB 146 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on March 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty. Primary sponsor: Van Wanggaard (Republican), André Jacque (Republican), Dan Feyen (Republican), Steve Nass (Republican). It lists 12 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Van Wanggaard (Republican); André Jacque (Republican); Dan Feyen (Republican); Steve Nass (Republican). 12 co-sponsors.