Wisconsin SJR139: To amend section 2 of article I of the constitution; Relating to: slavery or involuntary servitude in punishment of a crime (first consideration).

What the bill says

From the introduced text, March 12, 2026:

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Sponsors

• Drake, Dora (D, SD-004) · primary sponsor
• Johnson, LaTonya (D, SD-006)
• Dassler-Alfheim, Kristin (D, SD-018)
• Larson, Chris (D, SD-007)
• Ratcliff, Melissa (D, SD-016)
• Roys, Kelda (D, SD-026)
• Spreitzer, Mark (D, SD-015)
• Wall, Jamie (D, SD-030)
• Madison, Darrin (D, HD-010)
• Moore Omokunde, Supreme (D, HD-017)
• Arney, Margaret (D, HD-018)
• Goodwin, Russell (D, HD-012)

Latest actions

1. March 23, 2026: Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
2. March 19, 2026: Representative Palmeri added as a cosponsor
3. March 19, 2026: Representatives Subeck and Anderson added as cosponsors
4. March 12, 2026: Read first time and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs
5. March 12, 2026: Introduced by Senators Drake , L. Johnson , Dassler-Alfheim , Larson , Ratcliff , Roys , Spreitzer and Wall ; cosponsored by Representatives Madison , Moore Omokunde , Arney , Goodwin , Haywood , Rivera-Wagner , Stubbs , Taylor , Bare , Brown , Clancy , Joers , Kirsch , McCarville , Miresse , Neubauer , Roe , Sinicki , Tenorio and Udell

Common questions

What is SJR139?

SJR139 is a bill in the Wisconsin Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): To amend section 2 of article I of the constitution; Relating to: slavery or involuntary servitude in punishment of a crime (first consideration).

What is the status of SJR139?

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

Who sponsored SJR139?

Drake, Dora (D, SD-004), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SJR139?

On the Wisconsin Legislature website: https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/sjr139