Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 495: Relating to: application of the public records and open meetings laws to charter schools and private schools participating in school choice programs.

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

Plain-language summary

SB 495 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on October 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: application of the public records and open meetings laws to charter schools and private schools participating in school choice programs. Primary sponsor: Chris Larson (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic). It lists 15 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); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); Sarah Keyeski (Democratic); and 5 more. 15 co-sponsors.