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AB 927

Relating to: revising various provisions of the statutes for the purpose of making corrections and reconciling conflicts (Correction Bill).

2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin correction bill fixes statutory errors, inconsistencies, and conflicts across state laws through technical amendments without major policy changes.

Published 3-28-2026
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Bill Summary · AB 927

Legislative bill overview

AB 927 is a technical correction bill introduced by Wisconsin's Law Revision Committee designed to fix statutory errors, inconsistencies, and conflicts across existing state laws. These "cleanup" bills typically address formatting issues, outdated references, and conflicting language that accumulated through previous legislative changes without substantive policy alterations.

Why is this important

Correction bills ensure Wisconsin's statutory code remains internally consistent and functional. Unresolved conflicts and errors can create legal ambiguity, complicate enforcement, and occasionally prevent laws from operating as originally intended. Regular housekeeping legislation prevents these technical problems from accumulating into larger legal complications.

Potential points of contention

  • Hidden policy changes: Without detailed specifications available, correction bills can occasionally contain substantive changes disguised as technical fixes, warranting scrutiny from advocates who monitor specific issues
  • Lack of transparency: The broad, vague description makes it difficult for public stakeholders to identify whether their areas of interest are affected before passage
  • Process concerns: Some view correction bills as less transparent than standard legislation, with limited opportunity for public input before approval

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

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