Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 355: Relating to: establishing a civil cause of action for civil rights violations.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 355 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on June 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: establishing a civil cause of action for civil rights violations. Primary sponsor: Chris Larson (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic). It lists 28 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Larson (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Sarah Keyeski (Democratic); Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic); and 1 more. 28 co-sponsors.