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SB 904

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 addressing statutory errors and conflicts across multiple laws failed to pass the Senate in March 2026.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 904

Legislative bill overview

SB 904 is a technical "correction bill" introduced by Wisconsin's Law Revision Committee designed to fix statutory errors, resolve internal conflicts between laws, and make clarifying amendments across the state's legal code. These bills are routine legislative housekeeping measures that address inconsistencies, outdated language, and conflicting provisions that have accumulated over time without changing substantive policy.

Why is this important

Correction bills maintain the integrity and clarity of state law by eliminating confusion that could affect how agencies interpret statutes and how courts apply them. Without regular corrections, conflicting or obsolete provisions can create legal ambiguity, slow down administration, and potentially lead to inconsistent enforcement or litigation over statutory interpretation.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope concerns: Correction bills can sometimes contain amendments that go beyond technical fixes, raising questions about whether substantive changes are being slipped through under the guise of "corrections"
  • Stakeholder input: The broad nature of multi-provision bills may mean affected parties don't realize changes impact their interests until the bill is in motion
  • Transparency: The technical nature makes these bills less visible to the public, despite potentially affecting numerous regulatory areas and compliance requirements

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

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