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SB 905

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

2025-2026 Regular Session

Wisconsin's routine correction bill addresses statutory inconsistencies and technical errors across state laws; failed passage in March 2026.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 905

Legislative bill overview

SB 905 is a technical correction bill introduced by Wisconsin's Law Revision Committee designed to fix statutory errors, reconcile conflicting provisions, and make clarifying amendments across various state laws. These bills are routine legislative housekeeping measures that address inconsistencies discovered in the state code without substantive policy changes.

Why is this important

Correction bills maintain legal clarity and prevent unintended consequences from conflicting or outdated statutory language. When laws contain technical errors or internal contradictions, they can create confusion for both enforcement agencies and the public, potentially leading to inconsistent application or litigation over legislative intent.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope concerns: Without detailed amendment language, it's difficult to assess whether corrections remain purely technical or inadvertently alter policy
  • Transparency questions: Correction bills sometimes bundle numerous changes with minimal debate, limiting public scrutiny of individual modifications
  • Stakeholder impact: Corrections affecting regulatory or compliance provisions may have unexpected consequences for affected industries or groups that warrant specific discussion

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

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