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SB 760

Relating to: payday loans. (FE)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rachael Cabral-Guevara and 1 co-sponsor

Wisconsin bill modifies payday loan regulations, affecting borrowing costs and protections for low-income consumers seeking short-term credit.

Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Jacque
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Bill Summary · SB 760

Legislative bill overview

SB 760 modifies Wisconsin's regulation of payday loans, a short-term lending product typically used by borrowers facing immediate cash needs. The bill has recently received a fiscal estimate and a senate amendment, indicating active legislative development. Specific provisions are not detailed in the available action items, but the bill's trajectory suggests substantive changes to payday loan licensing, interest rates, fees, or borrower protections.

Why is this important

Payday loans affect low-income and financially vulnerable Wisconsin residents who may lack access to traditional credit. Changes to payday lending rules directly impact how much borrowers pay in fees and interest, their debt cycles, and whether alternatives exist. The fiscal estimate suggests the state government expects measurable budgetary or programmatic consequences.

Potential points of contention

  • Deregulation vs. consumer protection: The bill may either loosen restrictions on payday lenders (potentially expanding access but increasing borrower costs) or tighten them (potentially limiting access to emergency credit for those without alternatives)
  • Interest rate and fee caps: Any changes to maximum allowable rates or fees will create tension between protecting borrowers from predatory practices and preserving lender profitability
  • Market availability: Stricter regulations may reduce the number of payday lenders operating in Wisconsin, leaving some borrowers without options; looser regulations may increase lender presence but worsen debt traps

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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