Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 801: Relating to: early canvassing of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE)

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

Plain-language summary

SB 801 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on January 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: early canvassing of absentee ballots and providing a penalty. (FE). Primary sponsor: Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Tim Carpenter (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Dora Drake (Democratic), Jodi Habush Sinykin (Democratic), Dianne Hesselbein (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Sarah Keyeski (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Brad Pfaff (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Jeff Smith (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic), Bob Wirch (Democratic). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mark Spreitzer (Democratic); Tim Carpenter (Democratic); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); Dora Drake (Democratic); and 11 more. 17 co-sponsors.