An Act to renumber and amend 705.15 (3) and 806.22; to amend 710.13 (3) (title), 867.045 (1) (j) and 867.046 (2) (i); to repeal and recreate 806.22 (title); to create 705.15 (3) (a) 1. and 2., 705.15 (3) (b) and (c), 710.13 (3) (c) and 806.22 (1) (a) to (c) of the statutes; Relating to: revoking a transfer of real property on death, obtaining evidence of the termination of a decedent’s property interests, disbursing deposits after rescission of real property wholesaler contracts, and filing satisfactions of judgment.
Sponsored By: John Jagler (Republican)
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.
Homeowners can change transfer-on-death designations
A transfer-on-death (TOD) beneficiary does not get ownership until the owner dies. You can cancel or change a TOD by recording a new designation, a revocation, or a deed that clearly revokes the old one. The new document must be acknowledged after the earlier one and recorded in the county where the property is, before death. If more than one owner signed, one owner’s revocation does not affect another owner’s share. For joint tenants or spouses with survivorship property, all living co-owners must revoke for the TOD to end.
Clear steps to clear judgments across counties
After a satisfaction of judgment is entered in the original county, you can file proof in any other county where it is docketed. You may file a certified copy of the satisfaction, a clerk’s certificate under seal, or a satisfaction signed and acknowledged by the owner (or by the owner’s attorney if no assignment is on file). The receiving clerk must enter the satisfaction on that county’s judgment and lien docket. For partial satisfactions or releases of some debtors, the filing must state the amount paid and name the released debtors.
Deposits after wholesaler rescission go to rescinder
If a seller or a third-party assignee sends a written rescission notice under the law, the person holding deposits or option fees may release the money. The holder may pay the seller when the seller rescinds, or the assignee when the assignee rescinds. The holder may do this without liability.
Tax bill required to end decedent ownership
When you apply to end a decedent’s real property interest, you must attach the property tax bill for the year before death or the most recent bill. You must also include a legal description on or with the application. The register of deeds records the tax bill, unless the register and the county real property lister agree to waive recording. This creates a clear paper trail for title and county records.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
John Jagler
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
Scott Krug
Republican • House
Dave Maxey
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jeffrey Mursau
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
Sylvia Ortiz-Velez
Democratic • House
Jim Piwowarczyk
Republican • House
Chuck Wichgers
Republican • House
Robert Wirch
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 12-10-2025
12/10/2025SenateReport approved by the Governor on 12-9-2025. 2025 Wisconsin Act 60
12/10/2025SenatePresented to the Governor on 12-4-2025
12/4/2025SenateReport correctly enrolled
11/24/2025SenateReceived from Assembly concurred in
11/20/2025SenateOrdered immediately messaged
11/19/2025HouseRead a third time and concurred in
11/19/2025HouseRules suspended
11/19/2025HouseOrdered to a third reading
11/19/2025HouseRead a second time
11/19/2025HouseRules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
11/19/2025HousePlaced on calendar 11-19-2025 by Committee on Rules
11/13/2025HouseRead first time and referred to committee on Rules
11/13/2025HouseReceived from Senate
10/14/2025HouseOrdered immediately messaged
10/14/2025SenateRead a third time and passed
10/14/2025SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
10/14/2025SenateOrdered to a third reading
10/14/2025SenateRead a second time
10/14/2025SenatePlaced on calendar 10-14-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
10/13/2025SenateAvailable for scheduling
6/12/2025SenateReport passage recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0
6/12/2025SenateExecutive action taken
6/12/2025SenatePublic hearing held
6/4/2025SenateSenator Wirch added as a coauthor
4/25/2025Senate
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