An Act to create 36.41, 36.42, 38.44 and 38.45 of the statutes; Relating to: free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, due process in disciplinary proceedings at University of Wisconsin System institutions and technical colleges, and causes of action against the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and technical college district boards. (FE)
| Date / House | Action | Journal |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2025 Sen. | Introduced by Senators Cabral-Guevara, Tomczyk, Kapenga and Wanggaard; cosponsored by Representatives Nedweski, Murphy, Gustafson, Allen, Armstrong, Behnke, Brill, Dallman, Dittrich, Donovan, Duchow, Gundrum, Knodl, Kreibich, Krug, Maxey, Melotik, Moses, Mursau, O'Connor, Penterman, Piwowarczyk, Sortwell, Steffen, Summerfield, Swearingen, Tusler and Wichgers | |
| 10/2/2025 Sen. | Read first time and referred to Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges | |
| 10/15/2025 Sen. | Fiscal estimate received | |
| 10/15/2025 Sen. | Public hearing held | |
| 10/24/2025 Sen. | Executive action taken | |
| 10/24/2025 Sen. | Fiscal estimate received | |
| 10/24/2025 Sen. | Report passage recommended by Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges, Ayes 3, Noes 2 | |
| 10/24/2025 Sen. | Available for scheduling | |
| 11/14/2025 Sen. | Placed on calendar 11-18-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1) | |
| 11/18/2025 Sen. | Read a second time | |
| 11/18/2025 Sen. | Ordered to a third reading | |
| 11/18/2025 Sen. | Rules suspended to give bill its third reading | |
| 11/18/2025 Sen. | Read a third time and passed, Ayes 17, Noes 16 | |
| 11/18/2025 Sen. | Ordered immediately messaged | |
| 11/19/2025 Asm. | Received from Senate | |
| 1/16/2026 Asm. | Read first time and referred to committee on Rules |
