Wisconsin SB420: An Act to create 66.0132 of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting rights of nature ordinances. (FE)

What the bill says

An Act to create 66.0132 of the statutes; relating to: prohibiting rights of nature ordinances.

From the enrolled text, February 26, 2026:

An Act to create 66.0132 of the statutes; relating to: prohibiting rights of nature ordinances. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: SB420,1Section 1. 66.0132 of the statutes is created to read: 66.0132 Prohibiting rights of nature ordinances. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) "Political subdivision" means a city, village, town, or county. (b) "Rights of nature ordinance" means an ordinance conferring legal rights to a natural resource to exist, to be protected against pollution, or to maintain a healthy ecosystem. (2) Prohibition. No political subdivision may enact a rights of nature ordinance. Down Down /2025/related/vetoedinfull/sb420 true vetoedenrolledbills /2025/related/vetoedinfull/sb420 vetoedenrolledbills/2025/REG/SB420 vetoedenrolledbills/2025/REG/SB420 section true - Menu - »2025 - »Related Documents - »Vetoed in Full - »SB420: Text as Enrolled × Details for PDF view Link (Permanent link) Bookmark this location View toggle Go to top of document Search in this chapter Search in this section Search in this agency Search in this chapter group Search in this chapter Search in this section Cross references for section Acts affecting this section References to this 1970 Statutes Annotations Appellate Court Citations Administrative Code Index Reference lines Clear highlighting

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Sponsors

• Nass, Steve (R, SD-011) · primary sponsor
• Tomczyk, Cory (R, SD-029)
• Goeben, Joy (R, HD-005)
• Brill, Lindee (R, HD-027)
• Moses, Clint (R, HD-092)
• Gustafson, Nate (R, HD-055)
• Murphy, David (R, HD-056)
• Behnke, Elijah (R, HD-006)
• Nedweski, Amanda (R, HD-032)
• Wichgers, Chuck (R, HD-084)

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. March 20, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-20-2026
4. March 18, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
5. February 26, 2026: Report correctly enrolled
6. February 23, 2026: Received from Assembly concurred in
7. February 19, 2026: Ordered immediately messaged
8. February 19, 2026: Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 54, Noes 41
9. February 19, 2026: Rules suspended
10. February 19, 2026: Ordered to a third reading

Votes

• CONCURRENCE (February 19, 2026): 54 yea, 41 nay, passed
• PASSAGE (February 11, 2026): 19 yea, 14 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB420?

SB420 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to create 66.0132 of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting rights of nature ordinances. (FE).

What does SB420 do?

In its own words: An Act to create 66.0132 of the statutes; relating to: prohibiting rights of nature ordinances.

What is the status of SB420?

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 SB420?

Nass, Steve (R, SD-011), with 9 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB420?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sb420