New Wisconsin laws taking effect March 29, 2026
26 laws take effect March 29, 2026.
Of the 247 bills enacted since 2025, 245 have an effective date and 2 don't yet (listed below). A law here takes effect that day by its main provisions; parts of a staggered act may take effect on other dates.
Updated Oct 31, 2026 at 7:42 a.m. EDT.
Government (8)
AB 924 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
revising various provisions of the statutes for the purpose of making corrections and reconciling conflicts (Correction Bill)
How we got this date
This act takes effect on the day after publication, except as follows:
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB 925 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
revising various provisions of the statutes for the purpose of making corrections and reconciling conflicts (Correction Bill)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
AB 926 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
revising various provisions of the statutes for the purpose of making corrections and reconciling conflicts (Correction Bill)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
AB 927 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
revising various provisions of the statutes for the purpose of making corrections and reconciling conflicts (Correction Bill)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
AB 929 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
correcting terminology for making additional contributions to the Wisconsin Retirement System; eliminating a social security account maintained in the public employee trust fund and removing a provision regarding liability for state employer social security remittances; and clarifying who may participate in an income continuation insurance plan provided by the Group Insurance Board (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Employee Trust Funds)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
AB 938 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
an optional final hearing by affidavit for the dissolution of a marriage (suggested as remedial legislation by the Office of the Director of State Courts)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
AB 939 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
eliminating obsolete provisions regarding the term of a state public defender and the removal of the state public defender (suggested as remedial language by the State Public Defender)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
AB 940 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
eliminating defunct references to certain economic development positions (suggested as remedial language by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Taxes (4)
AB 934 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
eliminating the definition of relative for purposes of the lottery; the definition of taxable property in a tax incremental district; the order of certain withholdings and deposits in income tax computations; and eliminating an adjustment made to the economic development surcharge for certain businesses (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Revenue)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
SB 529 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
repeal of obsolete tax credits and tax provisions
How we got this date
This act takes effect on the day after publication, except as follows:
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 576 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
a property tax exemption for prefabricated recreational structures
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
SB 748 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
sales tax exemption certificates for the sale of precious metal bullion
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Agriculture (2)
AB 928 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
required livestock premises activities (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
SB 78 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
the distribution and labeling of fertilizers and soil or plant additives produced from manure
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Crime (2)
AB 932 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
fixing a cross-reference in a definition of “violent crime” and updating terminology to reflect changes in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (suggested as remedial language by the Department of Justice)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
SB 448 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
the use of videoconferencing technology in certain civil actions
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Finance (2)
AB 930 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
correcting a cross-reference related to enforcement of regulations applicable to earned wage access service providers (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Financial Institutions)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
SB 593 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
various changes to insurance laws
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Healthcare (2)
AB 668 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
reports on the competency of involuntarily committed individuals to refuse medication or treatment based upon an examination by an advanced practice registered nurse
How we got this date
This act takes effect on the day after publication, except as follows:
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB 931 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
grants to HealthNet of Rock County, Inc.; a reference to generalized public health nursing programs; and updating terminology from “advanced practice nurse prescriber” to “advanced practice registered nurse” (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Health Services)
How we got this date
This act takes effect on the day after publication, except as follows:
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
Budget (1)
AB 459 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
county public works notice and competitive bidding thresholds
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Civil Rights (1)
AB 446 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
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
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Defense (1)
AB 935 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
repealing expired programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs; definition, terminology, and grammatical changes for the Department of Veterans Affairs, mental health services for post-traumatic stress disorder; reporting on rules proposed by the Department of Veterans Affairs; asset calculation for determining eligibility for veterans assistance payments; and deceased veterans’ graves (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Veterans Affairs)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Education (1)
AB 933 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
updating references to PI 34 of the administrative code and eliminating an obsolete grandfather provision related to a license to teach industrial arts (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Public Instruction)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Elections (1)
AB 223 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
residency requirements for persons circulating nomination papers or recall petitions
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Wages (1)
AB 936 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
definition of personal assistance services for the purposes of vocational rehabilitation; updating reference to federal vocational rehabilitation law; updating references to the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014; updating reference to federal law for certificate of registration as a migrant labor contractor; updating statutory reference to federal Social Security Act; and updating references to federal law for safety standards for vehicles used to transport traveling sales crews (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Workforce Development)
How we got this date
Wis. Stat. §§991.11, 35.095(1); Wis. Const. art. IV §17(2): the text sets no date of its own, so the state's default rule applies.
Published Mar 28, 2026 → + 1 days Mar 29, 2026
Enacted, but not yet dated (2)
These laws' texts tie their dates to something outside the legislative record (Contingent), or not enough is recorded yet to give one (Unresolved). They may take effect March 29, 2026 too; the record doesn't say.
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- AB 80Contingentratification of the Social Work Licensure CompactCompact statute is enacted into law in the 7th member state
- SB 248Contingentlicense eligibility and restriction extensions relating to ignition interlock devicesTakes effect on the first day of the 12th month beginning after the date specified in the notice published in the Wisconsin administrative register under Section 17 (2)