Wisconsin SJR4: To amend section 18 of article I of the constitution; Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (second consideration).

What the bill says

From the introduced text, February 5, 2025:

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Sponsors

• Tomczyk, Cory (R, SD-029) · primary sponsor
• Nass, Steve (R, SD-011)
• Bradley, Julian (R, SD-028)
• Cabral-Guevara, Rachael (R, SD-019)
• Felzkowski, Mary (R, SD-012)
• James, Jesse (R, SD-023)
• Kapenga, Chris (R, SD-033)
• Quinn, Romaine (R, SD-025)
• Tusler, Ron (R, HD-003)
• Green, Chanz (R, HD-074)
• Allen, Scott (R, HD-082)
• Armstrong, David (R, HD-067)

Latest actions

1. March 23, 2026: Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
2. January 9, 2026: Available for scheduling
3. January 9, 2026: Report adoption recommended by Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs , Ayes 3, Noes 2
4. January 9, 2026: Executive action taken
5. November 12, 2025: Public hearing held
6. February 5, 2025: Read first time and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs
7. February 5, 2025: Introduced by Senators Tomczyk , Nass , Bradley , Cabral-Guevara , Felzkowski , James , Kapenga and Quinn ; cosponsored by Representatives Tusler , Green , Allen , Armstrong , Behnke , Brill , Brooks , Callahan , Dittrich , Donovan , Franklin , Goeben , Gundrum , Gustafson , Hurd , B. Jacobson , Knodl , Kreibich , Maxey , Murphy , Nedweski , O'Connor , Penterman , Piwowarczyk , Tittl and Wichgers

Common questions

What is SJR4?

SJR4 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): To amend section 18 of article I of the constitution; Relating to: the freedom to gather in places of worship during a state of emergency (second consideration).

What is the status of SJR4?

Failed as of March 23, 2026. Latest action: Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 (March 23, 2026).

Who sponsored SJR4?

Tomczyk, Cory (R, SD-029), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SJR4?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sjr4