New Wisconsin laws taking effect April 10, 2026
31 laws take effect April 10, 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.
Education (7)
AB 1034 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
name, image, and likeness rights for University of Wisconsin System student athletes; maintenance costs for University of Wisconsin–Madison intercollegiate athletic facilities; and making an appropriation
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
AB 918 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
required subjects in a human growth and development instructional program
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
AB 98 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
pupils wearing traditional tribal regalia at a graduation ceremony or school-sponsored event
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
SB 134 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
alternative open enrollment application procedures for residency change based on military orders
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
SB 366 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
technical education equipment grants
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
SB 392 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
driver education instruction related to school bus safety
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
SB 921 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
personal financial literacy high school graduation requirement
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Taxes (5)
AB 375 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
modifications to the historic rehabilitation tax credit
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
AB 913 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
subtraction for certain income of members of the National Guard and Reserves
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
SB 188 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
reduction of penalty surcharge when certain fines or forfeitures reduced
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
SB 482 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
increasing the carryover period of the research income tax credit
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
SB 96 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
exempting certain electric vehicle charging stations located at a residence from the electric vehicle charging tax
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Crime (4)
AB 923 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
creating a civil cause of action for sexual extortion
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
AB 957 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Internet crimes against children law enforcement and making an appropriation
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
AB 958 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
position authorizations for Internet crimes against children law enforcement
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
AB 964 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
Internet crimes against children administrative subpoenas for the crime of sexual extortion when the crime victim is a child
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Healthcare (4)
AB 253 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
independence accounts
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
AB 604 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
coverage under the Medical Assistance program for incarcerated individuals
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
AB 969 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
the drug repository program
How we got this date
This act takes effect on the day after publication, except as follows:
Published Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 504 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
dental provider network rental by insurance plans
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Housing (3)
AB 182 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
changes to the low-income housing tax credit
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
AB 194 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
modifications to housing programs under the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
How we got this date
This act takes effect on the day after publication, except as follows:
Published Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
AB 454 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
a workforce home loan program
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Government (2)
AB 445 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
registers of deeds, transportation project plats, and providing a penalty
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
SB 181 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
a levy limit exemption for regional emergency medical systems and eligibility for the expenditure restraint incentive program
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Traffic (2)
SB 136 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
school bus back-up lamps
How we got this date
This act takes effect on the day after publication, except as follows:
Published Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Parts of this act take effect on other dates.
SB 387 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
indication of veteran status of certain service members on operators’ licenses or identification cards
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Defense (1)
SB 810 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
reimbursement for the provision of military funeral honors
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Elections (1)
AB 374 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
compliance with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Finance (1)
AB 968 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
virtual currency kiosks
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 2026
Technology (1)
AB 966 · 2025 Regular SessionDerived
requiring the Department of Justice to conduct a public awareness campaign
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 Apr 9, 2026 → + 1 days Apr 10, 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 April 10, 2026 too; the record doesn't say.
Show all 2
- 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)