Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 446: 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.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
AB 446 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on September 19, 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: Ron Tusler (Republican), Alex Dallman (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Jodi Emerson (Democratic), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Gus Gustafson (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2026): Published 3-28-2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 16
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Tusler | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| Alex Dallman | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Bob Donovan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 61 |
| Jodi Emerson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Rick Gundrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Gus Gustafson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Dan Knodl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Rob Kreibich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 28 |
| Dave Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Lisa Subeck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Chuck Wichgers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Rachael Cabral-Guevara | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Dianne Hesselbein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Rob Hutton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Jesse James | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Brad Pfaff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Melissa Ratcliff | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Patrick Testin | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 24 |
| Jamie Wall | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Van Wanggaard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Bob Wirch | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Published 3-28-2026
- Report approved by the Governor on 3-27-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 143
- Presented to the Governor on 3-26-2026
- Report correctly enrolled on 3-23-2026
- Received from Senate concurred in
- Ordered immediately messaged
- Senator Wirch withdrawn as a cosponsor
- Read a third time and concurred in
- Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
- Ordered to a third reading
- Read a second time
- Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
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