WisconsinAB6722025-2026 Wisconsin Legislature (Biennial Session)House

An Act to amend 973.01 (2) (c) 2. a.; to create 165.27, 939.64 and 946.685 of the statutes; Relating to: penalty enhancer for crimes committed by a person acting as an agent of a foreign government or terrorist organization with the intent to silence or punish persons for their political view, criminalizing the enforcement of foreign laws without federal or state approval, and providing a penalty. (FE)

Sponsored By: Elijah Behnke (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Alex Dallman (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Daniel Knodl (Republican), Tony Kurtz (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Clint Moses (Republican), David Murphy (Republican), Jerry O'Connor (Republican), William Penterman (Republican), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican)

Vetoed

Crime and criminalsInternational relationsJusticeDepartment ofLegislature -- Criminal PenaltiesJoint Review Committee on

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Bill Overview

No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Elijah Behnke

    Republican • House

  • Lindee Brill

    Republican • House

  • Calvin Callahan

    Republican • House

  • Alex Dallman

    Republican • House

  • Chanz Green

    Republican • House

  • Daniel Knodl

    Republican • House

  • Tony Kurtz

    Republican • House

  • Paul Melotik

    Republican • House

  • Clint Moses

    Republican • House

  • David Murphy

    Republican • House

  • Jerry O'Connor

    Republican • House

  • William Penterman

    Republican • House

  • Jim Piwowarczyk

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Dan Feyen

    Republican • Senate

  • André Jacque

    Republican • Senate

  • Steve Nass

    Republican • Senate

  • Patrick Testin

    Republican • Senate

  • Cory Tomczyk

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 178 • No: 146

Senate vote 2/18/2026

Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 19, Noes 14

Yes: 19 • No: 14

House vote 1/22/2026

Decision of the Chair upheld, Ayes 53, Noes 44

Yes: 53 • No: 44

House vote 1/22/2026

Decision of the Chair upheld, Ayes 53, Noes 44

Yes: 53 • No: 44

House vote 1/22/2026

Read a third time and passed, Ayes 53, Noes 44

Yes: 53 • No: 44

Actions Timeline

  1. Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)

    5/12/2026House
  2. Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-20-2026

    3/20/2026House
  3. Presented to the Governor on 3-18-2026

    3/18/2026House
  4. Report correctly enrolled on 2-20-2026

    2/20/2026House
  5. Received from Senate concurred in

    2/18/2026House
  6. Ordered immediately messaged

    2/18/2026Senate
  7. Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 19, Noes 14

    2/18/2026Senate
  8. Rules suspended to give bill its third reading

    2/18/2026Senate
  9. Ordered to a third reading

    2/18/2026Senate
  10. Read a second time

    2/18/2026Senate
  11. Placed on calendar 2-18-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)

    2/17/2026Senate
  12. Public hearing requirement waived by committee on Senate Organization, pursuant to Senate Rule 18 (1m), Ayes 3, Noes 2

    2/17/2026Senate
  13. Available for scheduling

    2/4/2026Senate
  14. Report concurrence recommended by Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs, Ayes 3, Noes 2

    2/4/2026Senate
  15. Executive action taken

    2/4/2026Senate
  16. Read first time and referred to committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs

    1/26/2026Senate
  17. Received from Assembly

    1/22/2026Senate
  18. Ordered immediately messaged

    1/22/2026House
  19. Read a third time and passed, Ayes 53, Noes 44

    1/22/2026House
  20. Rules suspended

    1/22/2026House
  21. Ordered to a third reading

    1/22/2026House
  22. Decision of the Chair upheld, Ayes 53, Noes 44

    1/22/2026House
  23. Decision of the Chair appealed

    1/22/2026House
  24. Point of order that Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 not germane under Assembly Rule 54 (3)(f) well taken

    1/22/2026House
  25. Assembly Substitute Amendment 1 offered by Representative Snodgrass

    1/22/2026House

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