WisconsinAB9662025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)HouseWALLET

An Act to create 165.503 of the statutes; Relating to: requiring the Department of Justice to conduct a public awareness campaign. (FE)

Sponsored By: David Armstrong (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Barbara Dittrich (Republican), Joan Fitzgerald (Democratic), Chanz Green (Republican), Renuka Mayadev (Democratic), Vincent Miresse (Democratic), David Murphy (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Shelia Stubbs (Democratic)

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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Kids' online safety campaign and free school materials

The Wisconsin Department of Justice runs a children's online safety campaign. It explains risks kids face online and steps to block harmful content. The campaign uses the DOJ website, social media, digital newsletters, and print materials when available. Any school defined in state law (s. 118.257(1)(d)) can request the materials for free. Families and schools can use these tools to teach kids safer online habits.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • David Armstrong

    Republican • House

  • Brent Jacobson

    Republican • House

  • Elijah Behnke

    Republican • House

  • Lindee Brill

    Republican • House

  • Barbara Dittrich

    Republican • House

  • Joan Fitzgerald

    Democratic • House

  • Chanz Green

    Republican • House

  • Renuka Mayadev

    Democratic • House

  • Vincent Miresse

    Democratic • House

  • David Murphy

    Republican • House

  • Jerry O'Connor

    Republican • House

  • Sylvia Ortiz-Velez

    Democratic • House

  • Jim Piwowarczyk

    Republican • House

  • Christine Sinicki

    Democratic • House

  • Shelia Stubbs

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Jesse James

    Republican • Senate

  • Kelda Roys

    Democratic • Senate

  • Lisa Subeck

    Democratic • House

  • Van Wanggaard

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Published 4-9-2026

    4/9/2026House
  2. Report approved by the Governor on 4-8-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 219

    4/9/2026House
  3. Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026

    4/2/2026House
  4. Report correctly enrolled on 3-20-2026

    3/20/2026House
  5. Fiscal estimate received

    3/20/2026House
  6. Received from Senate concurred in

    3/18/2026House
  7. Ordered immediately messaged

    3/17/2026Senate
  8. Read a third time and concurred in

    3/17/2026Senate
  9. Rules suspended to give bill its third reading

    3/17/2026Senate
  10. Ordered to a third reading

    3/17/2026Senate
  11. Read a second time

    3/17/2026Senate
  12. Senators Ratcliff and Smith added as cosponsors

    3/17/2026Senate
  13. Placed on calendar 3-17-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

    3/16/2026Senate
  14. Available for scheduling

    3/12/2026Senate
  15. Report concurrence recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0

    3/12/2026Senate
  16. Executive action taken

    3/12/2026Senate
  17. Senator Wanggaard added as a cosponsor

    3/5/2026Senate
  18. Public hearing held

    3/4/2026Senate
  19. Representative Subeck added as a coauthor

    2/26/2026Senate
  20. Read first time and referred to committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

    2/25/2026Senate
  21. Received from Assembly

    2/23/2026Senate
  22. Ordered immediately messaged

    2/19/2026House
  23. Read a third time and passed

    2/19/2026House
  24. Rules suspended

    2/19/2026House
  25. Ordered to a third reading

    2/19/2026House

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