Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 380: Relating to: eliminating criminal defenses of adequate provocation, self-defense, or not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect if the claim is based on the victim’s gender identity or sexual orientation.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 380 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on July 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: eliminating criminal defenses of adequate provocation, self-defense, or not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect if the claim is based on the victim’s gender identity or sexual orientation. Primary sponsor: Kelda Roys (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic), Bob Wirch (Democratic). It lists 33 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Kelda Roys (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); Mark Spreitzer (Democratic); and 11 more. 33 co-sponsors.