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AB 380

Relating to: suspension without pay in cases of judicial misconduct or pending final determination in proceedings involving alleged judicial misconduct or permanent disability.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Allen and 15 co-sponsors

Overview: AB 380, relating to suspension without pay in cases of judicial misconduct or pending final determination in proceedings involving alleged judicial misconduct or permanen

Failed to concur in pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · AB 380

Overview: AB 380, relating to suspension without pay in cases of judicial misconduct or pending final determination in proceedings involving alleged judicial misconduct or permanent disability, was introduced in the Wisconsin Assembly on February 3, 2025. The bill is currently at the amendment stage, with Assembly Amendment 2 offered by Representative Sortwell.

Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to establish clear guidelines for suspending judges without pay in cases of alleged misconduct or pending disability proceedings. This is intended to ensure accountability and public trust in the judicial system.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the Wisconsin Judicial Commission to suspend a judge without pay if the judge is charged with a felony or if the commission files formal charges alleging the judge committed a violation that would constitute grounds for discipline.
- Allows the suspension to continue until a final determination is made in the disciplinary proceedings or the disability determination is completed.
- Specifies that a judge who is suspended without pay and is subsequently not found to have committed misconduct or found to have a permanent disability must be retroactively compensated for the suspension period.

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The primary affected parties are Wisconsin state judges who may face suspension without pay due to allegations of misconduct or pending disability proceedings.
- The bill aims to strengthen public confidence in the judiciary by ensuring appropriate accountability measures are in place.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently at the amendment stage in the Wisconsin Assembly. If passed by the Assembly, it would then move to the State Senate for consideration. The timeline for final passage and enactment into law is uncertain at this stage.

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

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