WisconsinAB4562025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)HouseWALLET

An Act to renumber 452.19; to amend 452.133 (3) (a) and 452.133 (3) (c); to repeal and recreate 452.19 (title); to create 452.1355, 452.136 (1m), 452.19 (3) and 452.19 (4) of the statutes; Relating to: changes regarding the laws governing real estate practice. (FE)

Sponsored By: Scott Allen (Republican), Robert Brooks (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Scott Krug (Republican), William Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Rob Summerfield (Republican)

Became Law

HousingReal Estate Examining BoardReal propertyReal property -- Agent or appraiser

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Clear pay rules for real estate agents

Agents cannot take fees from someone other than their client or firm unless everyone in the deal gives written consent. Firms may not pay or accept compensation from another firm in a 1 to 4 unit home deal, except allowed referral or finder fees; any deal that breaks this is void. If a seller will pay a non‑listing firm, that promise must be in the fully executed offer or option and signed by both buyer and seller, or no payment. A listing contract cannot require or imply that the seller will pay another firm unless that pay also appears in the signed offer. Listing contracts must state whether the seller lets the listing firm disclose any offer of pay to other firms. Agents must give written notice when they recommend a service that may pay them or that they own. All rules start January 1, 2027.

Faster marketing and owner choices for homes

For homes with 1 to 4 units, the listing firm must share info with buyer agents, answer questions, allow showings, and post the listing online within one business day of the agency start. An owner can opt out of public marketing by signing the state form. The board publishes a brochure that explains the pros and cons of opting out. Owners may allow e-signatures and may name people they will not work with, while following fair housing laws. Agents are protected from civil liability for good‑faith disclosures made to meet these duties. These rules start January 1, 2027.

Truth in ads for edited photos

If an agent changes a property photo or ad using technology, including AI, in a way that misleads, the ad must say it was altered. This applies to licensee advertising. Starts January 1, 2027.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Scott Allen

    Republican • House

  • Robert Brooks

    Republican • House

  • Barbara Dittrich

    Republican • House

  • Joy Goeben

    Republican • House

  • Rob Kreibich

    Republican • House

  • Scott Krug

    Republican • House

  • William Penterman

    Republican • House

  • Jim Piwowarczyk

    Republican • House

  • Rob Summerfield

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • John Jagler

    Republican • Senate

  • Lee Snodgrass

    Democratic • House

  • Shelia Stubbs

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Published 12-10-2025

    12/10/2025House
  2. Report approved by the Governor on 12-9-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 69

    12/10/2025House
  3. Presented to the Governor on 12-4-2025

    12/4/2025House
  4. Report correctly enrolled on 11-19-2025

    11/19/2025House
  5. LRB correction

    11/19/2025House
  6. Received from Senate concurred in

    11/19/2025House
  7. Ordered immediately messaged

    11/18/2025Senate
  8. Read a third time and concurred in

    11/18/2025Senate
  9. Rules suspended to give bill its third reading

    11/18/2025Senate
  10. Ordered to a third reading

    11/18/2025Senate
  11. Read a second time

    11/18/2025Senate
  12. Placed on calendar 11-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

    11/14/2025Senate
  13. Available for scheduling

    10/23/2025Senate
  14. Report concurrence recommended by Committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry, Ayes 5, Noes 0

    10/23/2025Senate
  15. Executive action taken

    10/23/2025Senate
  16. Public hearing held

    10/15/2025Senate
  17. Fiscal estimate received

    10/9/2025Senate
  18. Read first time and referred to committee on Insurance, Housing, Rural Issues and Forestry

    10/8/2025Senate
  19. Received from Assembly

    10/7/2025Senate
  20. Ordered immediately messaged

    10/7/2025House
  21. Read a third time and passed

    10/7/2025House
  22. Rules suspended

    10/7/2025House
  23. Ordered to a third reading

    10/7/2025House
  24. Read a second time

    10/7/2025House
  25. Representative Stubbs added as a coauthor

    10/7/2025House

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