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AB 926

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 fixing technical errors, reconciling statutory conflicts, and updating language across state laws to improve legal clarity and consistency.

Published 3-28-2026
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Bill Summary · AB 926

Legislative bill overview

AB 926 is a "correction bill" that revises various Wisconsin statutes to correct errors, resolve conflicts, and reconcile inconsistencies across state law. These bills are routine legislative housekeeping measures that address technical issues, outdated language, and conflicting provisions that accumulate over time.

Why is this important

Correction bills maintain the integrity and clarity of state law by fixing errors that could cause confusion in implementation or create unintended legal consequences. Without periodic corrections, statutes can become internally contradictory or contain obsolete references that complicate enforcement and interpretation by agencies and courts.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The general nature of "various provisions" means the public may not know specific changes without reviewing the full text, making scrutiny difficult
  • Scope creep concerns: Correction bills sometimes include provisions that go beyond simple technical fixes, potentially altering substantive law without full debate
  • Limited legislative review: The expedited passage (rules suspended for third reading) suggests minimal deliberation on what could be significant statutory changes

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

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