Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

SJR 139: Relating to: slavery or involuntary servitude in punishment of a crime (first consideration).

In committee Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

SJR 139 is a joint resolution introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: slavery or involuntary servitude in punishment of a crime (first consideration). Primary sponsor: Dora Drake (Democratic), LaTonya Johnson (Democratic), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic), Chris Larson (Democratic), Melissa Ratcliff (Democratic), Kelda Roys (Democratic), Mark Spreitzer (Democratic), Jamie Wall (Democratic). It lists 20 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dora Drake (Democratic); LaTonya Johnson (Democratic); Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (Democratic); Chris Larson (Democratic); and 4 more. 20 co-sponsors.