Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 445: Relating to: consideration of a certain definition of antisemitism for purposes of laws, ordinances, policies, or criminal penalty enhancers concerning discrimination based on race, religion, color, or national origin.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 445 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on September 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: consideration of a certain definition of antisemitism for purposes of laws, ordinances, policies, or criminal penalty enhancers concerning discrimination based on race, religion, color, or national origin. Primary sponsor: Rob Hutton (Republican), Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), Jesse James (Republican), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Patrick Testin (Republican), Jamie Wall (Democratic), Van Wanggaard (Republican), Bob Wirch (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rob Hutton (Republican); Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican); Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic); Jesse James (Republican); and 5 more. 14 co-sponsors.