Wisconsin SB431: An Act to amend 111.335 (2) (b) and 111.335 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes; Relating to: discrimination based on arrest record under the fair employment law.

What the bill says

An Act to amend 111.335 (2) (b) and 111.335 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes; relating to: discrimination based on arrest record under the fair employment law.

From the enrolled text, February 24, 2026:

An Act to amend 111.335 (2) (b) and 111.335 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes; relating to: discrimination based on arrest record under the fair employment law. The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows: SB431,1Section 1. 111.335 (2) (b) of the statutes is amended to read: 111.335 (2) (b) Notwithstanding s. 111.322, it is not employment discrimination because of arrest record to refuse to employ or license, or to suspend from employment or licensing, any individual who is subject to a pending criminal charge if the circumstances of the charge substantially relate to the circumstances of the particular job or licensed activity, except as provided in sub. (4) (a). SB431,2Section 2. 111.335 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes is amended to read: 111.335 (4) (a) (intro.) It is employment discrimination because of arrest record for a licensing agency to refuse to license any individual under sub. (2) (b) or to suspend an individual from licensing under sub. (2) (b) solely because the individual is subject to a pending criminal charge, unless the circumstances of the charge substantially relate to the circumstances of the particular licensed activity and the charge is for any of the following: Down Down /2025/related/vetoedinfull/sb431 true vetoedenrolledbills /2025/related/vetoedinfull/sb431 vetoedenrolledbills/2025/REG/SB431 vetoedenrolledbills/2025/REG/SB431 section true - Menu - »2025 - »Related …

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Sponsors

• Wanggaard, Van (R, SD-021) · primary sponsor
• Nass, Steve (R, SD-011)
• Duchow, Cindi (R, HD-097)
• Behnke, Elijah (R, HD-006)
• Green, Chanz (R, HD-074)
• Kitchens, Joel (R, HD-001)
• Knodl, Daniel (R, HD-024)
• Murphy, David (R, HD-056)
• Penterman, William (R, HD-038)
• Piwowarczyk, Jim (R, HD-098)
• Stubbs, Shelia (D, HD-078)

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 27, 2026: Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-27-2026
4. March 26, 2026: Presented to the Governor on 3-26-2026
5. February 24, 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): 18 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB431?

SB431 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act to amend 111.335 (2) (b) and 111.335 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes; Relating to: discrimination based on arrest record under the fair employment law.

What does SB431 do?

In its own words: An Act to amend 111.335 (2) (b) and 111.335 (4) (a) (intro.) of the statutes; relating to: discrimination based on arrest record under the fair employment law.

What is the status of SB431?

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 SB431?

Wanggaard, Van (R, SD-021), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB431?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sb431