An Act to amend 563.03 (1m) of the statutes; Relating to: the definition of bingo.
Sponsored By: Robert Brooks (Republican), Alex Dallman (Republican), Dean Kaufert (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Rob Kreibich (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), William Penterman (Republican), Lisa Subeck (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Free games excluded from Wisconsin bingo definition
Wisconsin law excludes games from its bingo definition when cards are free and players pay nothing to take part. Any prizes must be donated. The exclusion still applies when hosts or sponsors pay someone for prizes, supplies, equipment, or help running the game. This change does not address other requirements that may apply.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Robert Brooks
Republican • House
Alex Dallman
Republican • House
Dean Kaufert
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Rob Kreibich
Republican • House
Paul Melotik
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Lisa Subeck
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
John Jagler
Republican • Senate
Steve Nass
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 3-21-2026
3/20/2026HouseReport approved by the Governor on 3-20-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 111
3/20/2026HousePresented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
3/18/2026HouseReport correctly enrolled on 1-23-2026
1/23/2026HouseReceived from Senate concurred in
1/22/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
1/21/2026SenateRead a third time and concurred in
1/21/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
1/21/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
1/21/2026SenateRead a second time
1/21/2026SenateRules suspended and taken up
1/21/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 1-21-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
1/20/2026SenatePublic hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2
1/20/2026SenateRead first time and referred to committee on Senate Organization
1/20/2026SenateReceived from Assembly
1/20/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
1/20/2026HouseRead a third time and passed
1/20/2026HouseRules suspended
1/20/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
1/20/2026HouseRead a second time
1/20/2026HousePlaced on calendar 1-20-2026 by Committee on Rules
1/14/2026HouseReferred to committee on Rules
1/14/2026HouseReport passage recommended by Committee on State Affairs, Ayes 10, Noes 0
1/14/2026HouseExecutive action taken
1/7/2026HousePublic hearing held
12/10/2025House
Bill Text
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