An Act to amend 421.202 (6), 799.01 (1) (c), 799.01 (1) (cr) and 799.01 (1) (d) (intro.); to create 799.01 (3) of the statutes; Relating to: increasing jurisdictional amounts in small claims actions. (FE)
Sponsored By: Van Wanggaard (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Higher small claims limits for Wisconsin residents
Wisconsin raises small claims limits for actions started or claims made on or after January 1, 2027. Property recovery cases can involve property worth up to $15,000, and other civil claims can seek up to $15,000. Both limits rise from $10,000. For specified consumer transactions, the limit rises from $25,000 to $50,000: the amount financed for consumer credit, the total obligation for motor vehicle leases, or the cash price for other consumer purchases. The law expands access to small claims court but does not change the amount owed.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Van Wanggaard
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Scott Allen
Republican • House
Brent Jacobson
Republican • House
Barbara Dittrich
Republican • House
Cindi Duchow
Republican • House
Rick Gundrum
Republican • House
Daniel Knodl
Republican • House
David Murphy
Republican • House
Jerry O'Connor
Republican • House
William Penterman
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Published 3-21-2026
3/20/2026SenateReport approved by the Governor on 3-20-2026. 2025 Wisconsin Act 105
3/20/2026SenatePresented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
3/18/2026SenateReport correctly enrolled
2/26/2026SenateReceived from Assembly concurred in
2/18/2026SenateOrdered immediately messaged
2/17/2026HouseRead a third time and concurred in
2/17/2026HouseRules suspended
2/17/2026HouseOrdered to a third reading
2/17/2026HouseRead a second time
2/17/2026HouseRules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
2/17/2026HouseWithdrawn from Committee on Rules and referred to calendar of 2-17-2026
2/13/2026HouseRead first time and referred to committee on Rules
2/13/2026HouseReceived from Senate
2/12/2026HouseOrdered immediately messaged
2/11/2026SenateRead a third time and passed
2/11/2026SenateRules suspended to give bill its third reading
2/11/2026SenateOrdered to a third reading
2/11/2026SenateSenate Substitute Amendment 1 adopted
2/11/2026SenateRead a second time
2/11/2026SenatePlaced on calendar 2-11-2026 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
2/9/2026SenateFiscal estimate received
2/9/2026SenateAvailable for scheduling
2/2/2026SenateReport passage as amended recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0
2/2/2026SenateReport adoption of Senate Substitute Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 8, Noes 0
2/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Senate Substitute Amendment 1
2/2/2026
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