Wisconsin AB24: An Act to create 59.28 (3) and 79.039 (1g) of the statutes; Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE)

What the bill says

An Act to create 59.28 (3) and 79.039 (1g) of the statutes; relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions.

From the enrolled text, March 26, 2026:

An Act to create 59.28 (3) and 79.039 (1g) of the statutes; relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: AB24,1Section 1. 59.28 (3) of the statutes is created to read: 59.28 (3) (a) 1. For any individual confined in the jail for an offense punishable as a felony, the sheriff shall request proof from the individual of whether the individual is lawfully present in the United States. Only the following constitute proof of lawful presence under this paragraph: a. A U.S. passport. b. A birth record bearing an official seal or other mark of authentication and issued by a state, county, or municipality within the United States or by a territory or possession of the United States. c. A record of birth abroad issued by the federal department of state. d. A certificate of naturalization. e. A certificate of U.S. citizenship. f. A permanent resident card or alien registration receipt card, along with the individual's bureau of citizenship and immigration services alien registration number. g. Any other proof specified in 49 CFR 383.71 (b) (9), along with the individual's bureau of citizenship and immigration services alien registration number. h. Documentary proof of conditional permanent resident status in the United States. i. …

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Sponsors

• Vos, Robin (R, HD-033) · primary sponsor
• Piwowarczyk, Jim (R, HD-098)
• Allen, Scott (R, HD-082)
• Armstrong, David (R, HD-067)
• August, Tyler (R, HD-031)
• Behnke, Elijah (R, HD-006)
• Brill, Lindee (R, HD-027)
• Callahan, Calvin (R, HD-035)
• Dallman, Alex (R, HD-039)
• Dittrich, Barbara (R, HD-099)
• Donovan, Bob (R, HD-061)
• Duchow, Cindi (R, HD-097)

Latest actions

1. May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
2. May 12, 2026: Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
3. April 3, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 4-3-2026
4. April 2, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 4-2-2026
5. March 26, 2026: Report correctly enrolled on 3-26-2026
6. March 26, 2026: LRB correction
7. March 18, 2026: Received from Senate concurred in
8. March 17, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
9. March 17, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in
10. March 17, 2026: Rules suspended to give bill its third reading

Votes

• REJECT AMENDMENT (March 17, 2026): 19 yea, 14 nay, passed
• PASSAGE (March 18, 2025): 51 yea, 43 nay, passed

Common questions

What is AB24?

AB24 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to create 59.28 (3) and 79.039 (1g) of the statutes; Relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions. (FE).

What does AB24 do?

In its own words: An Act to create 59.28 (3) and 79.039 (1g) of the statutes; relating to: county sheriff assistance with certain federal immigration functions.

What is the status of AB24?

Vetoed as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (May 13, 2026).

Who sponsored AB24?

Vos, Robin (R, HD-033), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for AB24?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/ab24