Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 444: Relating to: identity requirements for officers who arrest or detain individuals and providing a penalty.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 444 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on September 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: identity requirements for officers who arrest or detain individuals and providing a penalty. Primary sponsor: LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic). It lists 29 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: LaTonya Johnson (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Chris Larson (Democratic); Kelda Roys (Democratic); and 4 more. 29 co-sponsors.