Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
AB 447: Relating to: the use of videoconferencing technology in certain civil actions.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
AB 447 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on September 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: the use of videoconferencing technology in certain civil actions. Primary sponsor: Todd Novak (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Ben Franklin (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Amanda Nedweski (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Lisa Subeck (Democratic), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Travis Tranel (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 19
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Novak | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 51 |
| Barbara Dittrich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 99 |
| Ben Franklin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Rick Gundrum | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Brent Jacobson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Dean Kaufert | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 53 |
| Joel Kitchens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
| Dan Knodl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Dave Maxey | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Paul Melotik | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
| Dave Murphy | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 56 |
| Jeff Mursau | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Amanda Nedweski | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Jerry O'Connor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Jim Piwowarczyk | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Lisa Subeck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 79 |
| Chuck Wichgers | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Travis Tranel | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Jesse James | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Howard Marklein | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
- Laid on the table
- Representative Miresse added as a coauthor
- Placed on calendar 1-22-2026 by Committee on Rules
- Referred to committee on Rules
- Report passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary, Ayes 8, Noes 0
- Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor
- Executive action taken
- Senator Ratcliff added as a cosponsor
- Public hearing held
- Representative Ortiz-Velez added as a coauthor
- Representative Palmeri added as a coauthor
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