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AB 945

Relating to: residency requirement for purposes of voting.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Deb Andraca and 21 co-sponsors

AB 945 proposed Wisconsin voting residency requirement changes but failed Senate passage in March 2026 despite initial bipartisan sponsorship in the Assembly.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 945

Legislative bill overview

AB 945 proposes to modify Wisconsin's residency requirements for voting eligibility. The bill was introduced in January 2026 with substantial bipartisan support but failed to advance in the Senate in March 2026. The specific text of the proposed changes is not detailed in the action history provided.

Why is this important

Voting residency requirements directly affect who can participate in elections and have been a subject of ongoing debate in election administration. Changes to these requirements can impact voter access, election administration procedures, and which residents are eligible to cast ballots in Wisconsin elections. The bill's failure suggests lawmakers could not reach consensus on the proposed modifications.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of residency timing: Disagreement likely exists over how long before an election someone must establish residency (same-day registration vs. advance requirements)
  • Student voter eligibility: Whether college students can vote using campus addresses versus permanent home addresses remains contentious in many states
  • Election administration burden: Concerns about implementation costs and verification procedures for assessing residency status

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

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